Leveraging Venture Capital and Technology in Manufacturing with Renan Devillieres
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode of U.S. Manufacturing Today, Matt Horine talks to Renan Devillieres, Founder and CEO of OSS Ventures, about the evolving landscape of American manufacturing. Renan, with his unique background in economics, venture capital, and industrial operations, discusses the importance of innovation in manufacturing, the intersection of startups and industrial technology, and the significant role of sustainability and resilience in reshoring and supply chain management. The conversation delves into the venture studio model's effectiveness in manufacturing, the importance of pragmatic and long-term strategies in industrial policy, and the critical alignment of capital, talent, and policy for ensuring future industrial strength.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today
00:15 Meet Renan Devillieres: Economist Turned Manufacturing Innovator
03:37 The Birth of OSS Ventures
05:59 The Future of Manufacturing: Reshoring and New Shoring
10:52 Challenges and Opportunities in Industrial Tech
13:04 The Venture Studio Model in Manufacturing
17:05 AI and Automation in Manufacturing
24:33 Sustainability and Strategic Resilience
27:13 Advice for Founders, Operators, and Investors
31:56 Looking Ahead: The Future of Manufacturing
37:03 Conclusion and Contact Information
Links
Renan on LinkedIn
OSS Ventures
Navigating Trump 2.0
Revitalizing US Manufacturing
Sign Up on the Veryable Platform
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In this episode of U.S. Manufacturing Today, Matt Horine talks to Renan Devillieres, Founder and CEO of OSS Ventures, about the evolving landscape of American manufacturing. Renan, with his unique background in economics, venture capital, and industrial operations, discusses the importance of innovation in manufacturing, the intersection of startups and industrial technology, and the significant role of sustainability and resilience in reshoring and supply chain management. The conversation delves into the venture studio model's effectiveness in manufacturing, the importance of pragmatic and long-term strategies in industrial policy, and the critical alignment of capital, talent, and policy for ensuring future industrial strength. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today 00:15 Meet Renan Devillieres: Economist Turned Manufacturing Innovator 03:37 The Birth of OSS Ventures 05:59 The Future of Manufacturing: Reshoring and New Shoring 10:52 Challenges and Opportunities in Industrial Tech 13:04 The Venture Studio Model in Manufacturing 17:05 AI and Automation in Manufacturing 24:33 Sustainability and Strategic Resilience 27:13 Advice for Founders, Operators, and Investors 31:56 Looking Ahead: The Future of Manufacturing 37:03 Conclusion and Contact Information Links Renan on LinkedIn OSS Ventures Navigating Trump 2.0 Revitalizing US Manufacturing Sign Up on the Veryable Platform