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It was an honor to represent Plug and Play Detroit and Alisio at World Business Chicago Future of Fintech Conference. "Future-of-FinTech Week exemplifies how we drive collaboration between innovative startups and established industry leaders, advancing a truly inclusive and equitable circular economy where both startups and mature companies thrive," said Charles Smith, Vice Chair of World Business Chicago and CEO of CS Insurance Strategies, a division of MMA. Thanks to 1871 Consulate General of Canada in Chicago | Le Consulat général du Canada à Chicago Morningstar and BMO for sponsoring. Supply chain finance hasn't changed in 30 years 1994 - NAFTA allows supply chains to cross borders 2024 - cars cross borders between the US, Canada, and Mexico 16 times, yet automotive suppliers wait nearly 120 days to get paid - inhibiting growth and causing supply chain bottlenecks. Banks could finance this but they are inhibited by regulatory issues. Alisio is an international cash management platform that integrates financial back-office systems and payments to unlock access to growth capital and promote trade. Alisio leverages SaaS with embedded finance to help users get payments faster, at a lower cost of capital - with less credit risk. Learn more at alisiofi.com Plug and Play Tech Center is an open innovation platform that connects innovative tech startups to corporations and governments to promote economic development. In Detroit, we help startups across sectors validate their concepts through pilot projects with corporate partners, government partners and gain access to capital. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gejkM3eC or contact the Plug and Play Detroit team. #supplychain #mobility #FinTech

🌟 Recap of the Innovation Summit 2024: Fostering Collaboration in US Manufacturing 🌟 Last week, Plug and Play Detroit proudly participated in the Innovation Summit 2024 powered by US Center for Advanced Manufacturing, where innovators, manufacturers, policymakers, and investors gathered to push the boundaries of US manufacturing. The event highlighted how established industries can benefit from disruptive startups, fostering collaboration across sectors like automotive, construction, and consumer goods. Key discussions centered on: 🚀 Transformative Technologies: AI, connected worker platforms, and intelligent asset management. 🔎 Addressing Key Challenges: Decarbonization, supply chain transparency, and workforce development. 🤝 Cross-Sector Collaboration: Harnessing innovations across industries for shared growth and advancement. We were fortunate to have an incredible lineup of speakers, including industry leaders like Assistant Secretary Grant Harris (US Department of Commerce), Congresswoman Haley Stevens (US House of Representatives), and Mayor Mike Duggan (City of Detroit). We’re especially proud to highlight Nishant Dixit, Founder of Alisio and Corporate Partnership Associate at Plug and Play, who shared insights into how corporate innovation ecosystems are driving manufacturing forward. Nishant's contributions were pivotal in showcasing how Plug and Play’s collaborative model is accelerating transformation in the industry. Attendees also enjoyed thought-provoking keynote panels, industry-specific breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, with artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and workforce development taking center stage. Thank you to all the speakers and participants for making this event a success. Together, we’re shaping the future of US manufacturing through innovation and collaboration! #InnovationSummit2024 #USManufacturing #PlugandPlayDetroit #Collaboration #TechInnovation #Industry #CorporateInnovation

Thank you to Cynthia Hutchison, Shree Parikh and the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Alley for the opportunity to represent Plug and Play Tech Center and Alisio as a speaker at the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing's Innovation Summit at Michigan Central We discussed key innovation challenges facing large scale and smaller scale manufacturers across industries including construction, textiles, and mobility. I spoke on a mobility panel moderated by Will Foss EVP of Strategy for Palladyne AI. It was an honor to be featured alongside innovation leaders like Justine Johnson, The Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan and Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Paul Stephens, Manufacturing Transformation Lead at Ford Motor Company. The Innovation Summit 2024 brought together innovators including Lauren Dunford from Guidewheel; local and international manufacturers like Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS), Carhartt, NVIDIA, DENSO; policymakers like Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Congresswoman Haley Stevens and City of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. The event highlighted the growing importance of collaboration between established manufacturers and disruptive startups. https://lnkd.in/gp6NM3Yi The future of supply chain finance is embedded Learn more at alisiofi.com #DetroitStartUps #AdvancedManufacturing #PlugAndPlay #FinTech #SupplyChain

If you know, you know…we have been laughed at, dismissed, and counted out! We are still here! #DetroitHustlesHarder Proud to be from here, proud to start up here! Alisio The future of supply chain finance is embedded! We help companies get paid faster, qualify for more contracts and grow on both sides of the border. Learn more at alisiofi.com

I am excited to represent Plug and Play Detroit and Alisio as a speaker at the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing’s Innovation Summit at Michigan Central on August 28th. I will be speaking on a mobility panel moderated by Will Foss EVP of Strategy for Palladyne AI. I am honored to be featured alongside innovation leaders like Justine Johnson, The Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan and Michigan Economic Development Corporation And Paul Stephens, Manufacturing Transformation Lead at Ford Motor Company. The Innovation Summit 2024 brings together innovators, manufacturers, policymakers, and investors to drive progress in US manufacturing. This event highlights the growing importance of collaboration between established manufacturers and disruptive startups. https://lnkd.in/g2asDC9D The future of supply chain finance is embedded Learn more at alisiofi.com #DetroitStartUps #AdvancedManufacturing #PlugAndPlay #FinTech #SupplyChain 

Excited to represent Alisio and Plug and Play Detroit at the IMOF Summit and Proveedor Automotriz organized by Cluster Automotriz de Nuevo Leon, AC in Monterrey, Mexico 🇲🇽 Plug and Play Tech Center is working to bring advanced manufacturers in Mexico and Michigan closer together through collaboration with startups. Michigan and Mexico trade close to 80 billion USD annually, yet many sub suppliers wait close to 120 days to get paid. Alisio helps manufacturers get paid faster, qualify for more contracts, and grow on both sides of the border. The future is embedded. Learn more at alisiofi.com #DetroitStartups #PlugAndPlay #Innovation

I’m proud to share Alisio has been included on the Renaissance Venture Capital Fund II LP Spring 2024 Startup Hotlist! The Hotlist features some of the most promising early-stage companies in Michigan, based on hundreds of recommendations from VC funds, universities, accelerators, and angel networks. Learn more at alisiofi.com #Alisio #DetroitStartups #FinTech #SupplyChainFinance #DetroitHustlesHarder

In 30 years cross-border finance has not evolved... 1994 - NAFTA allows cross-border manufacturing in the automotive sector 2024 - Nearshoring is gaining popularity: cars cross borders ~16 times US 🇺🇸 CAN 🇨🇦 MEX 🇲🇽 Controllers at tier-2 and tier-3 companies need greater visibility into their real-time cash position, early payment and international payment tools. Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council and Alisio are collaborating to help sub suppliers get paid faster, qualify for more contracts, and minimize risk to purchasing teams. The future is embedded Learn more at alisiofi.com Plug and Play Tech Center and MMSDC's DRIVE program works to promote diversity in the entrepreneurship space with batches that have been over 40% female or diverse founder led. #DetroitStartups #SupplyChainFinance #FinTech #Automotive

1994 - NAFTA enables cross border manufacturing in automotive 2024 - Nearshoring is exploding in popularity - cars cross borders ~16 times US 🇺🇸 CAN 🇨🇦 MEX 🇲🇽 In 30 years cross border finance hasn't evolved... While purchasing departments want to qualify more sub suppliers and minimize risk, controllers at tier-2 and tier-3 companies need greater visibility into their real-time cash position, early payment and international payment tools. "Companies involved with nearshoring require cash management and treasury services, from payment services, collections solutions, payroll services, international wire and foreign exchange, to more complex products such as trade and supply chain finance solutions and local guarantees" https://lnkd.in/gFCW8f3Q SMB procurement and finance in manufacturing is broken We are here to fix it. Alisio Learn how at alisiofi.com #fintech #latam #DetroitStartup #supplychaininnovation

"Companies involved with nearshoring require cash management and treasury services, from payment services, collections solutions, payroll services, international wire and foreign exchange, to more complex products such as trade and supply chain finance solutions and local guarantees" https://lnkd.in/d3HaxZDQ SMB finance in manufacturing is broken We are here to fix it. Alisio Learn how at alisiofi.com #automotiveindustry #fintech #detroitstartups #supplychaininnovation Nishant Dixit