Brand in the Making by ThinkTank Thought Leadership

Rohan Repale, Senior Product Manager at Harman, shares how he’s shaping the future of the digital cockpit in cars—from simplifying complex tech for safer driving to developing head-up displays that project critical info directly onto the road. He also explores AI’s role in personalization, the path to full autonomy, and why saying “no” is key to building better automotive products.

Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome & Rohan’s Journey to Harman
(04:10) What Is a Digital Cockpit?
(08:25) Tackling Cognitive Overload in Cars
(14:05) Head-Up Displays and Augmented Driving
(20:30) Balancing Innovation with Human-Centered Design
(27:45) AI, Autonomy, and the Future of Mobility
(34:15) Advice for Breaking Into Automotive Tech

Creators and Guests

Host
Josh Barker
Josh Barker is the CEO of City Innovations, specializing in turning ideas into market traction.

What is Brand in the Making by ThinkTank Thought Leadership?

Behind every brand is a person.
We share their unheard stories as their journeys unfold.

Brand in the Making is a raw, unscripted podcast featuring founders, creators, and thought leaders who are building something meaningful. These are the voices you haven’t heard yet—captured in real time, before the headlines.

Each episode takes you inside the process: the sparks, the setbacks, and the strategies that shape personal brands and breakout businesses.

If you're curious about what it takes to build a brand that matters, this is your front-row seat.

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