{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Less Big Three, More Gen Z","description":"The former Rust Belt state is betting its future on a sought-after natural resource \u2014 people \u2014 guided by one person in particular. Hilary Doe, the first state chief growth officer anywhere, discusses what\u2019s next. Michigan is putting its future in the hands of a single person \u2014 its first-in-the-nation chief growth officer. Hilary Doe, chief growth officer, expressed her excitement about the transformation of Michigan Central Station into a dynamic hub of innovation. This revitalized landmark in Detroit is not only fostering a thriving startup ecosystem, but also pioneering cutting-edge infrastructure projects like the first self-charging road. As a collaborative community for entrepreneurs and innovators, the station is positioning Detroit and Michigan as nationally recognized centers of opportunity and technological advancement.In this episode of&amp;nbsp;The Future In Context, Doe speaks with Governing Senior Staff Writer Carl Smith about what\u2019s new \u2014 and different \u2014 in her role, and the state\u2019s approach to economic growth and competitiveness.  SHOW NOTES Here are the top five takeaways from this episode:  Revitalization of Michigan Central Station: The station is being transformed into a hub of innovation, serving as a key focal point for Detroit and the entire state of Michigan. Startup Ecosystem Growth: The area around the station, particularly Newlab in the book depository, is fostering a burgeoning startup scene with 99 new startups already established. Innovative Infrastructure: It\u2019s ground zero for cutting-edge developments such as the first self-charging road, which exemplifies the forward-thinking projects attracting entrepreneurs and innovators. Collaborative Community: The station and its surroundings are becoming vibrant ecosystems where entrepreneurs and innovators can connect, share ideas and collaboratively build future technologies. National Recognition and Opportunity: The transformation of Michigan Central Station is positioning Detroit and Michigan as nationally recognized centers for innovation and opportunity, attracting talent and investment from across the country.  Related Link to an item referenced in the episode:   One State Is Putting a Single Person in Charge of Its Growth Strategy  Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes. The main image for this story was created using DALL-E 3. Listen to this episode on the player below or subscribe for free on  YouTube or the podcast app of your choice \u2014  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy and  Audible. ","author_name":"The Future in Context","author_url":"http:\/\/governingfuture.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/31831062\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/31831062"}