Tech
How LA Is Quietly Becoming America's New Industrial Tech Hub
Publication: Odd Lots
Author: Not available in collected metadata
Source published: 21/09/2026, 08:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 21/09/2026, 08:36:43 UTC
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Briefings
This podcast episode explores Los Angeles' emergence as a new center for advanced manufacturing, challenging the narrative of US manufacturing decline. Hosts interview founders Tom Mueller and Chris Power, who are driving innovation in space transport and autonomous factories respectively. Recorded live at the Vermont Hollywood, the show details how Southern California is attracting hardware production despite national manufacturing challenges. The episode serves as the first live show from the 'Odd Lots' series in LA, offering a firsthand look at the region's industrial shift.
Key points
- The podcast features founders Tom Mueller and Chris Power, who lead Impulse Space and Hadrian respectively, driving innovation in space transport and autonomous factories.
- The episode was recorded live at the Vermont Hollywood, marking the first live show from the 'Odd Lots' series in Los Angeles.
Context and limitations
Coverage is limited to the specific content of the podcast episode, which focuses on two founders and their companies. The source material does not provide broader economic data, historical context, or comparative analysis of manufacturing trends across the United States.
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