Hard Tech Gets Harder Addressing Supply Chain Uncertainties

Thursday, June 12 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

This workshop will be held in person at TechTown DetroitRegistration opens at 5 p.m., with the session starting promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Founders are no strangers to complexity — but in today’s market, evolving U.S. trade policies and tariff threats are adding a new layer of unpredictability to already fragile supply chains.

Join Tu Le, founder of Sino Auto Insights and TechTown Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and Chris Nolte, co-founder of Bloom, a Detroit-based startup supporting mobility and tech entrepreneurs, as they break down how startups can build resilience, flexibility and long-term sustainability into their operations. Learn how Bloom is helping its clients anticipate challenges and adapt in real time so they can keep growing, even as policy shifts threaten to stall progress.

With new or increased tariffs potentially on the horizon, founders must be proactive rather than reactive. Whether you're early stage or scaling, this session will give you practical insights to future-proof your supply chain and stay competitive in a volatile market.

What you’ll learn:

• How shifting U.S. trade policies and tariffs are disrupting supply chains — and what that means for tech founders

• Tactical ways to build flexibility into your supply chain to mitigate risk and maintain momentum

• Real-world strategies from founders navigating global uncertainty in hardware and mobility sectors

This workshop is made possible with support from Ally, Bank of America, New Economy Initiative and the Ralph C Wilson, Jr. Foundation.