Detroit is where the future will be built!

Why I moved to Detroit—and why I started this channel.

This video kicks off Future in the Making, a channel about how things get built—and where we go from here.

Six years ago, I started a YouTube channel for my e-bike shop, Propel. I just wanted people to see what I saw: how a simple product could change how we move, live, and connect.

Now I’m back, but with a new mission.

Since co-founding Bloom, I’ve been working to help brands build closer to home—starting with e-bikes, and now expanding into drones, robotics, charging systems, and beyond. That work brought me to Detroit, where I’ve been learning from the people, factories, and tools shaping the future of American manufacturing.

This video shares the backstory—how I got here, what I’m seeing, and why I believe it matters.

We’ll talk about:
• The realities of local production in America
• Why reshoring is more than a trend
• What I learned from serving in Iraq and running a small business in NYC
• And why I believe how we build matters just as much as what we build

Filmed in Detroit at Michigan Central and Newlab

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If this resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you in the comments—or connect at https://togetherwebloom.us

Filmed and Edited by ‪@carstenhigbie‬
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