The Path to 4% GDP: Entrepreneurs are the Answer

Entrepreneurs are the single greatest force for economic growth in American history. No government program, or monetary incentive, or trade deal is going to outperform the efforts of everyday people, starting companies, hiring others and driving prosperity in their local communities.

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The Midwest Venture Opportunity

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of sitting down for a conversation with Michael Greenberg, the host and founder of St. Louis Business RadioX, a podcast focused on business issues facing Missouri and the greater Midwest venture opportunity. Anyone who has been... Read more

Vote for the American Entrepreneur

Did you watch the presidential debate? I should have watched Shark Tank reruns instead. Sooner or later, every presidential candidate is asked is “Why are you running.” They give their focus group answer. In all the years you have voted, has your vote changed the... Read more

Tech ≠ Silicon Valley

These days it seems everyone has an opinion on the tech industry. One minute investors can’t get enough of high-flying unicorns; the next, it’s batten down the hatches folks, winter is coming. High profile investors are sounding the alarm: too much money is chasing... Read more

The Midwest Isn’t the New Silicon Valley – It’s Our Fault

Last month, VentureBeat published an article that got a lot of attention here in St. Louis and, I assume, started more than a few conversations out in the Bay Area. Entitled “In 5 Years the Midwest Will Have More Startups Than Silicon Valley,” it was written by Chris... Read more