The West is Rising

I just returned from my fifth Rise of the Rest Tour. And like those before it, this trip was fast-paced, exciting and…

Celebrating Entrepreneurship in America

With the new administration about to take the reins in Washington, it’s time revisit where entrepreneurship stands. This is particularly important in light of the fact that President-elect Trump’s victory was due, in part, to supporters who feel left behind by…

Getting Back to Investing Fundamentals: How S.M.A.R.T Will Conquer the Unicorn Conundrum

Unicorns may not be jerks. But their presence has manipulated an entire industry into believing that achieving a billion dollar valuation is the only measure of success. These…

Four Fintech Predictions from an Investor

The Money 20/20 conference is happening in Las Vegas. The event launched four years…

Our Next City Will Be a Smart One

Several cities around the United States have made headlines recently as they make moves to become…

3 Ways to Keep Rising Companies in Rising Cities

Digitizing Construction and Empowering Subcontractors

Winning the West: Meet the Rise of the Rest 5.0 Pitch Competition Finalists