{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Parallel Entrepreneur with Mark Cleveland","title":"The Power of Curiosity: Carla Bailo on Smart Cities, Boardroom Wisdom, and Transforming Mobility","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/292bf72b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3593,"description":"In this episode of The Parallel Entrepreneur, Mark Cleveland welcomes Carla Bailo—an industry visionary who’s helped shape the future of mobility, from General Motors and Nissan to leading the Center for Automotive Research and winning the USDOT Smart City Challenge for Columbus, Ohio. Carla shares stories of innovation, mentorship, boardroom leadership, and the importance of building systems that serve every citizen.Carla's bold curiosity and relentless learning has had great impact on transportation, public policy, and corporate governance. From deploying bus rapid transit in underserved neighborhoods to baking the perfect baguette, this episode celebrates the human side of engineering and entrepreneurship.Chapters List:00:00:00 – Introduction to Carla Bailo00:01:00 – Carla's Impact on Cities and Roads00:03:19 – Columbus Wins the Smart Cities Challenge00:06:50 – Rethinking Mobility for Underserved Communities00:10:13 – Logistics Innovation: Rickenbacker Middle-Mile Project00:12:45 – A Flyer on the Door: Communication Gaps in Tech Projects00:15:23 – Paralleling Transportation, Economic Access, and Planning00:18:36 – Start Small, Learn Fast: Scaling Smart City Systems00:21:24 – Asking Better Questions: Carla’s Mentoring Style00:23:33 – Think in Seven Generations: Long-Term Urban Planning00:25:58 – Carla on Joining Corporate Boards and Boardroom Roles00:28:00 – Lessons from Her Father on Responsibility and Preparation00:32:29 – Learning Upstream Oil & Gas Through Hands-On Curiosity00:34:20 – CEO Oversight and Navigating Shifting Political Climates00:37:22 – What Makes a Great Board and a Good CEO00:40:55 – Mentoring Done Right: Listening and Mutual Learning00:46:50 – Grandparent Wisdom and Generational Teaching00:49:49 – The Joy of Embracing the Unknown00:53:07 – Baking Baguettes & Balancing Curiosity with Relaxation00:54:40 – Surviving as a Woman Engineer in the ‘70s and ‘80s00:57:54 – Final Reflections: Making a Difference at ScaleShow Notes:Share and engage...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GFjjD1lfhpKjrRFvBYjircTm7KmxUyXiCMmVziPGajg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMTUw/ODg2ZjMyN2I5YjZj/ODFlMDU2MGI2ZTA4/Zjc2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}