Movers & Makers

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.

Movers & Makers is a business podcast hosted by Diagon, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Sourcing Surge: Why Q4 Equipment Demand is Exploding

  Oct 13, 202533 minS0

  <p>Why are interest rate cuts finally unlocking billions in factory investments? <br /> <br />Will Drewery and Greg Smyth, co-founders of Diagon.ai, dive into the manufacturing equipment market's dramatic Q4 surge. After months of hesitation driven by interest rate uncertainty and tariff concerns, buyers are finally moving forward with major capital investments. Will, now leading Diagon's commercial efforts, reports seeing 60-70 equipment requests monthly—from aerospace coating machines to semiconductor wire bonders. "Companies are looking to get equipment sooner so they can spend their time making products rather than buying machines," Will explains. The conversation reveals how used equipment mark...

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

  Sep 12, 202540 minS0

  <p>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? <br /> <br />Will Drewery and Greg Smyth dive deep into Ford's revolutionary EV manufacturing announcement, analyzing it through their unique lens as former Tesla equipment procurement executives. Will, who was responsible for purchasing equipment during Tesla's Model 3 launch, explains why Doug Field's leadership at Ford signals authentic transformation rather than typical corporate announcements. "Execution is everything. Announcements are cheap, but execution is really where the proof is in the pudding," Will emphasizes when discussing Ford's sh...

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

  Aug 7, 202535 minS0

  <p>Are we about to see the biggest manufacturing boom since World War II? <br /> <br />Manufacturing is experiencing its biggest transformation in decades, driven by AI breakthroughs and unprecedented government incentives. Greg Smyth and Will Drewery, co-founders of Diagon.ai, join Blake Menezes to dissect Microsoft's massive $120 billion annual CapEx commitment and a wave of new factory announcements totaling over $12 billion. What's driving this surge? "Business confidence is returning as the tariff situation stabilizes and GDP rebounds to 3%," explains Greg. <br /><br />The conversation explores Jensen Huang's provocative concept of "two factories for every factory" - one producing physical goo...

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

  Jul 14, 20251 hourS1

  <p>Why does Apple invest $55 billion annually in Chinese manufacturing while US factories struggle to source equipment?<br /><br />Patrick McGee, Financial Times journalist and author of "Apple in China," reveals the manufacturing reality behind Apple's $55 billion annual investment in Chinese factories. This episode explores critical equipment procurement challenges, automation strategies, and reshoring decisions facing manufacturing executives in 2025. Drawing from Tesla's Shanghai factory experience and Apple's supply chain dominance, McGee discusses why 350 million Chinese workers create unmatched manufacturing capacity.</p> <p>The conversation examines China's "invisible hand" industrial policy that enables overnight factory construction, comparing it to America's regulatory environment...

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  Why Reshoring Needs a Rebrand: Manufacturing's Real Opportunity

  Jun 20, 202546 minS1

  <p>Is friend-shoring the real future of American manufacturing strategy? <br /> <br />Discover why American manufacturing's future looks nothing like its past. Host Blake Menezes sits down with Diagon co-founders Will Drewery and Greg Smyth to reveal the hidden realities behind factory announcements, reshoring strategies, and the $4 billion facilities making headlines. Will shares firsthand experience purchasing 10,000+ robotic arms at Tesla while Greg breaks down why traditional reshoring fails economically. </p> <p>The conversation reveals the shocking reality that 70% of equipment in "American" factories still comes from overseas, plus insider stories from Tesla's inherited Toyota facility. From finding decade-old lunchboxes to nav...

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