Episodes 12
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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About This Podcast

Movers & Makers explores the future of American manufacturing with Diagon co-founders Will Drewery (former Tesla equipment buyer) and Greg Smyth (VP Business Development & former supply chain professional). Get insider insights on equipment procurement, CapEx purchasing, factory automation, and supply chain strategy from industry veterans who've sourced billions in manufacturing equipment across automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, energy, and industrial production. From production engineering and process optimization to facility planning and equipment integration, we break down complex manufacturing trends for procurement managers, manufacturing engineers, plant managers, and industry executives. Whether you're evaluating suppliers, managing CapEx budgets, or scaling production lines, discover actionable strategies for equipment sourcing, vendor management, and manufacturing operations across all industrial sectors.

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The Sourcing Surge: Why Q4 Equipment Demand is Exploding

Oct 13, 2025 33m

Why are interest rate cuts finally unlocking billions in factory investments?  Will Drewery and Greg Smyth, co-founders of Diagon.ai, dive into the manufacturing equipment market's dramatic Q4 surge.…

Trump's $10B Intel Bet & Ford's EV Gamble: Manufacturing's Next Chapter

Sep 12, 2025 39m

How are Intel's $10 billion government investment, Ford's biggest manufacturing shift since the Model T, and Tesla's equipment secrets all connected to America's industrial future?  Will Drewery and…

AI's $500B Manufacturing Moment: Microsoft's CapEx Surge, Factory Boom & The Future of Procurement

Aug 07, 2025 35m

Are we about to see the biggest manufacturing boom since World War II?  Manufacturing is experiencing its biggest transformation in decades, driven by AI breakthroughs and unprecedented government…

S1E9 Manufacturing Investment Strategy 2025: China, Reshoring & Equipment Decisions with Patrick McGee

Jul 14, 2025 59m

Why does Apple invest $55 billion annually in Chinese manufacturing while US factories struggle to source equipment?Patrick McGee, Financial Times journalist and author of "Apple in China," reveals…

S1E8 Why Reshoring Needs a Rebrand: Manufacturing's Real Opportunity

Jun 20, 2025 46m

Is friend-shoring the real future of American manufacturing strategy?  Discover why American manufacturing's future looks nothing like its past. Host Blake Menezes sits down with Diagon co-founders…

Breaking Through Paralysis: Manufacturing Strategy That Wins in 2025

May 20, 2025 30m

Did you know 70% of American factory investment immediately flows overseas?  In this thought-provoking episode of Movers and Makers, Diagon co-founders Will Drewery and Greg Smyth join Blake Menezes…

S1E6 Will New Tariffs Spark a U.S. Manufacturing Revival?

Apr 16, 2025 45m

Will new US tariffs trigger major manufacturing reshoring or just higher consumer prices? In this episode of Movers and Makers, Will Drewery and Greg Smyth welcome Jack Slagle, a trade policy expert…

S1E5 Dark, Dirty And Dangerous: A Conversation with Karla Trotman

Feb 25, 2025 54m

Can manufacturing really become 'sexy' again for the next generation, and what surprising strategies might actually work? In this compelling episode, we explore manufacturing leadership and…

Navigating the Energy Transition with Dr. William Chueh

Feb 04, 2025 36m

In this illuminating conversation with Dr. William Chueh, we explore the complex intersection of energy demands, AI technology, and sustainable solutions. From his early inspiration at Caltech to his…

S1E3 Trade Policy Impacts on Battery Manufacturing

Jan 21, 2025 33m

How could a potential new Trump administration reshape international trade policies and impact the global battery manufacturing supply chain? In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of…

S1E2 Battery Market Insights & 2024 Year in Review

Jan 16, 2025 26m

Why is 2025 shaping up to be a promising year for the battery industry, and how are companies positioning themselves for success in this burgeoning market? In this episode, Greg and Will dive into…

The Origin Story of Diagon - Building a Marketplace for Manufacturing Equipment

Jan 08, 2025 45m

In this inaugural episode of the *Movers and Makers* podcast, hosts Greg Smyth and Will Drewery, co-founders of Diagon.ai, dive into the founding story of Diagon, sharing their unique experiences…

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