Disease. Famine. War. Hope.

Disease. Famine. War. Hope.

LinkedInTweetFacebookEmail Massive, world-altering problems are always ahead for humanity. It may seem like today’s challenges are insurmountable, but in reality, these are just the challenges of the moment. I believe that bigger problems only lead to bigger...
Spaceships, Robotics, EVโ€™s oh my

Spaceships, Robotics, EVโ€™s oh my

LinkedInTweetFacebookEmail News flash: Tech is more than software.ย  ย Silicon Valley is often associated with tech, but in reality, itโ€™s primarily a hub for various software industries. Enterprise SaaS, social media networks, deep AI, and others have all found a home...
Where the Heartland leads the Future of Tech

Where the Heartland leads the Future of Tech

LinkedInTweetFacebookEmail For decades, Silicon Valley has held the title of the leading center for technology innovation and disruption, but recently it’s become clear that The Times They Are a-Changin. As I mentioned inย our last newsletter, the tech economy in...
Where is the next Uber?

Where is the next Uber?

LinkedInTweetFacebookEmail History proves that disruptive companiesย emerge from crises. Some of the biggest players in tech, including Uber, Airbnb, and Square, were built in San Francisco during the last financial crisis. Coming out of the current economic downturn,...
Successful founders share their stories

Successful founders share their stories

LinkedInTweetFacebookEmail Iโ€™ve been thinking about ways to highlight successful entrepreneurs based outside traditional tech hubs and share their unique journeys to help inspire others. Iโ€™m excited to launch a new series of short videos called โ€œFounder Friday,โ€ which...
Reflecting on One America Works’ Impact

Reflecting on One America Works’ Impact

LinkedInTweetFacebookEmail Through 20+ years as an entrepreneur and investor, co-founding four tech companies, and investing in over 100 startups from coast to coast, I have seen firsthand the number of talented and innovative people across the American Heartland. I...