{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Parallel Entrepreneur with Mark Cleveland","title":"She helped GM, Nissan, and a whole city move smarter | Carla Bailo","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.\nCarla'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.\nChapters List:\n\n00:00:00 – Introduction to Carla Bailo\n00:01:00 – Carla's Impact on Cities and Roads\n00:03:19 – Columbus Wins the Smart Cities Challenge\n00:06:50 – Rethinking Mobility for Underserved Communities\n00:10:13 – Logistics Innovation: Rickenbacker Middle-Mile Project\n00:12:45 – A Flyer on the Door: Communication Gaps in Tech Projects\n00:15:23 – Paralleling Transportation, Economic Access, and Planning\n00:18:36 – Start Small, Learn Fast: Scaling Smart City Systems\n00:21:24 – Asking Better Questions: Carla’s Mentoring Style\n00:23:33 – Think in Seven Generations: Long-Term Urban Planning\n00:25:58 – Carla on Joining Corporate Boards and Boardroom Roles\n00:28:00 – Lessons from Her Father on Responsibility and Preparation\n00:32:29 – Learning Upstream Oil & Gas Through Hands-On Curiosity\n00:34:20 – CEO Oversight and Navigating Shifting Political Climates\n00:37:22 – What Makes a Great Board and a Good CEO\n00:40:55 – Mentoring Done Right: Listening and Mutual Learning\n00:46:50 – Grandparent Wisdom and Generational Teaching\n00:49:49 – The Joy of Embracing the Unknown\n00:53:07 – Baking Baguettes & Balancing Curiosity with Relaxation\n00:54:40 – Surviving as a Woman Engineer in the ‘70s and ‘80s\n00:57:54 – Final Reflections: Making a Difference at Scale\n\nShow...","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}