Not Just Flyover Country: Why the Midwest is Home to the Next Big Tech Scene
When the Great Recession hit in 2010, lifelong entrepreneur Dana Todd’s San Diego startup failed. It wasn’t an easy time to find a new job, and Todd’s search eventually landed her in Chicago. Little did she know how much she’d grow to love the Midwest—and that she’d make it the place where she founded her next startup. “When I decided to go back in[...]
Hiring for Tech Jobs has Increased More than 100% in These Midwestern Cities
When people think tech jobs, they tend to think Silicon Valley or New York City. They don’t think about the Midwest, which is better known for rolling farmland and wide-open spaces than a booming tech scene where startups thrive. But it’s time to think again about the Midwest. This region comprises 19 percent of the entire U.S. GDP. Twenty-five pe[...]