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Build Smart. Lead Strong.

Build Smart. Lead Strong., hosted by Elizabeth Bernhard, highlights the innovative work being done by Michigan manufacturers. She talks with small manufacturers all across Michigan, in rural communities as well as urban that are building smart and leading strong. Industry experts share how they are supporting small manufacturers to innovate, pivot to capture new opportunities, and stay on a growth path.
Elizabeth also wishes to thank Jennifer Deamud, her predecessor in both the Executive Director's role and for her three years as host of this MBN program.

12:00 PM every Monday
Replay: 6:00 PM, Tues. 12:00 AM, 6:00 AM

Additionally a special thanks to Joseph Derrick Marshall-Mosley for providing the music for this program. You can find more of his work at Apple Music:


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Build Smart, Lead Strong | ISAIC and Detect-It Connected for Industry 4.0 Technology Showcase

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
December 20, 2023 9:00 AM

In this fifth episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong', Elizabeth continues to connect with a dynamic batch of guests. For this portion of the program she and guest moderator Scott Phillips, Expert in Residence and Program Manager of the Industry 4.0 Accelerator. Their guests: Kevin Kerwin, President and CEO of Detect-It, and Lionel Vargas-Cruz, Director of Operations, Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC).

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ICYMI: Build Smart, Lead Strong | Rasmus Noraas Bendvold, Steering the Ship at wheel.me US

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December 19, 2023 8:00 AM

In this fifth episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong', Elizabeth continues to connect with a dynamic batch of guests. For this portion of the program she speaks with Rasmus Noraas Bendvold, Managing Director US for wheel.me

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Build Smart, Lead Strong | Rasmus Noraas Bendvold, Steering the Ship at wheel.me US

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
December 18, 2023 4:00 PM

In this fifth episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong', Elizabeth continues to connect with a dynamic batch of guests. For this portion of the program she speaks with Rasmus Noraas Bendvold, Managing Director US for wheel.me

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Build Smart, Lead Strong | Oliver Theiss - Andonix - Supporting Michigan’s Small Manufacturers

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
October 20, 2023 6:00 PM

In this fourth episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong' a trio of guests share two segments each. The batch is wrapped up with Oliver Theiss, a seasoned executive with a rich history in the automotive and technology sectors; and serves as Chief Revenue Officer, of Andonix.

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Build Smart, Lead Strong | Prateek Sachdeva - Invisible.AI - AI Solutions for Manufacturing

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October 20, 2023 3:00 PM

In this fourth episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong' a trio of guests share two segments each. We continue with Prateek SachdevaCo-Founder & CPO of Invisible AI

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Build Smart, Lead Strong | Scott Phillips - I4.0 Accelerator, Powered by Centrepolis Accelerator, and Lean Rocket Lab

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October 19, 2023 2:00 PM

In this fourth episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong' a trio of guests share two segments each. We begin with Scott Phillips, Expert-in-Residence; He's Founder of i4Score. 

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ICYMI: Build Smart, Lead Strong | Ellington Ellis - Hydrogen and Electrification Economies & More

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
August 1, 2023 8:00 AM

In this third episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong' by conducting a five-part interview with Ellington Ellis, who among several roles, is President, of Ovshinsky Innovation, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

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Build Smart, Lead Strong | Ellington Ellis - Hydrogen and Electrification Economies & More

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
July 31, 2023 4:00 PM

In this third episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong' by conducting a five-part interview with Ellington Ellis, who among several roles, is President, of Ovshinsky Innovation, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

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Build Smart, Lead Strong | Collen Killen-Roberts, Rodney Parkkonen - MANUFACTURERS COHORT

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
July 10, 2023 5:00 PM

In this second episode of the relaunched 'Build Smart, Lead Strong' by conducting a four-part interview with Collen Killen-Roberts, Vice President of Entrepreneurship with the Edward Lowe Foundation, and Rodney Parkkonen, Senior Small Business Manager with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

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ICYMI: Build Smart, Lead Strong | Elizabeth Bernhard Welcome and Steve Jackson Interview

Build Smart. Lead Strong.
June 20, 2023 7:00 AM

MBN is excited to announce the relaunch of a show on our network, Build Smart. Lead Strong. The show highlights the innovative work being done by Michigan manufacturers.

In this inaugural episode, Chris Holman welcomes to the network, show host and Executive Director of Manufacturing Growth Alliance, Elizabeth Bernhard, Executive Director of the Manufacturing Growth Alliance. She is also joined by Jennifer M. Deamud, of Kinnexus who preceded Elizabeth in leading MGA. Elizabeth then shares a five-part interview with Steve Jackson, COO of Eagle Technologies, and a board member with MGA.

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