About this episode

The episode discusses how Michigan is leveraging its automotive roots to enhance global competitiveness through talent and innovation.

April 11, 2026 ~ In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Lunsford, CEO of GS3 Global, and Ryan Smith, Global Marketing Director for Dow Mobility, to explore how the state is leveraging its deep automotive roots to power the future. From electrification, hydrogen, and infrastructure‑ready manufacturing to cutting‑edge materials science and lightweighting, the conversation highlights how Michigan’s talent, supply chain, and innovation ecosystem are converging to drive global competitiveness—and why collaboration across industry, energy, and mobility will define what comes next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Host: Simplecast

Guests: Lisa Lunsford, Ryan Smith

Topics covered

• automotive industry
• electrification
• hydrogen
• manufacturing
• materials science
• global competitiveness
• collaboration

Keywords

• Michigan
• automotive
• electrification
• hydrogen
• manufacturing
• materials science
• global markets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GS3 Global, Dow Mobility

Places: Michigan

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