Silicon Heartland Author

On the Media Tour

Interviewed by NBC anchor and reporter

Scott McGrew on his weekly business and tech show Press:Here.

Made the point that the rise of the Rust Belt to a Tech Belt is a counter to China's increased technology challenges to the U.S., and a build back from jobs lost to China. The pandemic was a turning point for the region to fulfill its potential. Now new talent, investment, lifestyle benefits, and government spending are catalysts.

Silicon Heartland launches March 7 with a positive outlook about a Middle America reboot, boosting the nation to greater heights.

You can pre-order the book now.

On CGTN, interviewed about the US-China Chip Dispute. Made the point that the U.S. is investing big-time in building up its semiconductor production such as the new Intel plant in Ohio as China races to make advancements in this critical field.

US bike manufacturer moves production from China to Michigan. Interviewed by innovation podcaster James Barrood on this move by Vela Bikes CEO Justin Kosmides. It's part of this Heartland rising trend.

Elevate Ventures' VC Toph Day makes the case for Indiana as an innovation hub, on my AskAVC show. Check out who's next in our

Silicon Heartland online series.

AskAVC online shows

Cincinnati

Refinery Ventures

Managing Partner Tim Schigel

February 23

Cleveland

Jumpstart

CEO Ray Leach

March 2

Revolution/ Rise of the Rest

Chairman & CEO Steve Case

March 7