Successful founders share their stories

Successful founders share their stories

LinkedInTweetFacebookEmail I’ve been thinking about ways to highlight successful entrepreneurs based outside traditional tech hubs and share their unique journeys to help inspire others. I’m excited to launch a new series of short videos called “Founder Friday,” 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...
Tech in 2023: Promising Times for the Silicon Heartland

Tech in 2023: Promising Times for the Silicon Heartland

LinkedInTweetFacebookEmail For so many people in the tech sector, the end of 2022 can’t get here soon enough. I feel much the same way, but mostly because I’m excited about what 2023 has in store. This week, the team at One America Works is highlighting some of the...
2023 Tech Outlook: 3 Big Trends to Watch in the New Year

2023 Tech Outlook: 3 Big Trends to Watch in the New Year

This year was a powerful reminder that there’s more to the U.S. tech sector than the traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley or Seattle. In 2022, as established regions and big-name firms stumbled, smaller cities and smaller firms in the American tech sector...
Recessions Breed Innovation

Recessions Breed Innovation

In difficult times, companies are often forced to come up with creative new solutions in order to survive. The basics of economics tell us that when supply is higher than demand, prices fall. What it doesn’t tell is that low demand also breeds innovation. After...