Episode 07: Bruce Smith & Tom Swartz

Bruce Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS), and Tom Swartz, Chief Technology Officer at DMS, join Matt Loria for a conversation full of calculated risk, leveraging technology, and a passion for creating an amazing company culture! The three discuss Bruce's journey from buying out his partner to owning the company, and Tom's shift from engineering to CTO. They also share how they are embracing artificial intelligence, innovating beyond automotive, and the importance of maintaining a dynamic company culture. Both Bruce and Tom share personal stories that shed light on their backgrounds and how their experiences have shaped their leadership styles and approaches to business challenges. Episode highlights: Bruce’s own version of “Money Ball” Tom’s time at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Position yourself “under the apple tree” Covid affecting the supply chain and how DMS pivoted The top 10 leadership lesson from Ted Lasso You’re going to love the relaxed yet rich conversation about navigating change and leading with vision in the fast-paced world of manufacturing. Tune in for some great stories and leadership insights! Let’s dig in!!