How Middle America can ensure Silicon Valley doesn’t hog the startup spotlight in 2018

GUEST: Paying more attention to the reality of the workers and businesses in so-called “Flyover Country” isn’t a fad. Mark Zuckerberg may no longer be writing about his travels across the U.S., but the work still continues to bring more attention to startups outside of the coasts.
Creating strong startup ecosystems is how cities, towns, and rural areas across the country will build new economic identities. Because of that, the work of entrepreneurs, funders, community organizat