Leveraging Venture Capital and Technology in Manufacturing with Renan Devillieres

In this episode of U.S. Manufacturing Today, Matt Horine talks to Renan Devillieres, Founder and CEO of OSS Ventures, about the evolving landscape of American manufacturing. Renan, with his unique background in economics, venture capital, and industrial operations, discusses the importance of innovation in manufacturing, the intersection of startups and industrial technology, and the significant role of sustainability and resilience in reshoring and supply chain management. The conversation delves into the venture studio model's effectiveness in manufacturing, the importance of pragmatic and long-term strategies in industrial policy, and the critical alignment of capital, talent, and policy for ensuring future industrial strength.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today00:15 Meet Renan Devillieres: Economist Turned Manufacturing Innovator03:37 The Birth of OSS Ventures05:59 The Future of Manufacturing: Reshoring and New Shoring10:52 Challenges and Opportunities in Industrial Tech13:04 The Venture Studio Model in Manufacturing17:05 AI and Automation in Manufacturing24:33 Sustainability and Strategic Resilience27:13 Advice for Founders, Operators, and Investors31:56 Looking Ahead: The Future of Manufacturing37:03 Conclusion and Contact InformationLinksRenan on LinkedInOSS Ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Trump 2.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Revitalizing US Manufacturing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up on the Veryable Platform ⁠⁠