As I continue to engage with companies, universities, government leaders, investors and economic development practitioners in Ohio and across the country, I can’t help but notice the lack of diversity in high growth technology sectors. How can the U.S. reach its full potential as a global leader in technology and innovation if all citizens do not have the opportunity to participate?
Most economists and experts agree that economic competitiveness is tied to innovative technology development and new product commercialization. Among the challenges inherent in this path is high growth entrepreneurship and access to talent. Creating companies and growing industries that generate jobs, demands exponentially more entrepreneurs and workers who have STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, high-level training and the corresponding skills to perform in a technology-driven world.
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