Stark stat from this year’s report on VC funding trends #BeyondSiliconValley: Of the $170B invested in 2023, the 19 states (and D.C.) that voted for the Harris-Walz ticket received 84% of venture dollars, leaving the 31 states won by Trump-Vance with just 16%.

RT @HaleyRosen: Got to chat with @AROD and Jason Kelly at Bloomberg about starting @justwsports and the growth of women's sports. We hit i….

Startups are building (& #hiring) #BeyondSiliconValley. This week's career opps include:.📍Atlanta, GA: Sr Data Scientist AI @GetSTORD.📍Austin, TX: EA @sling_shot_aero.📍Bloomington, MN: Territory Sales Mngr @75f_io. Find 2,565 more roles👇

The future of market insights marries researcher rigor with AI speed to help brands like Mars Wrigley & NASCAR embed research into every function of the business. 📊🔁. @axios has the story on @KnitOfficial_'s $16.1M #SeriesA and what's next:

RT @SteveCase: All of them. #RiseOfRest.

Meet TALOS: the AI agent bringing real-time strategy to satellite ops. 🛰️. @sling_shot_aero’s latest launch is ushering in a new era of orbital agility — and already helping @SpaceForceDoD prepare for tomorrow’s missions. @MikaylaEasley shares more in @DefenseScoop.

HData 🤝 Insight Engine . In an industry with complex policies and fragmented data, this team-up creates the most comprehensive source for regulatory intelligence in energy. @hudsonhollister shares more on the acquisition with @l_m_j_ in @_LatitudeMedia.

“Together, [@NJNaturalGas & @carbon_reform] are showing that carbon-reduction technology can deliver…supporting more cost-effective building operations in a pragmatic way.". More on the partnership in @NJBmagazine. 🤝

80% of buildings that will exist in 2050 have already been built—most w/o sustainability in mind. @carbon_reform is proving we don't need to gut infrastructure to cut carbon. CEO Jo Norris shares what their retrofits look like in action w @MahatiSridhar⤵️

The most common barriers for entrepreneurs today, according to @mcuban: “fear and funding.”. Enter Velo (an AI agent to help founders go from 0 to 1) from @ZenBusinessInc (a team that's helped 850K+ small businesses get started).

RT @charleydehoney: LinkedIn just ranked Omaha #10 among the 25 fastest-growing U.S. metros for jobs and new talent: .

Startups are building (& #hiring) #BeyondSiliconValley. This week's career opps include:.📍Fort Collins, CO: Radar Technician @anduriltech.📍Indianapolis, IN: SR AI Engineer @getzylo.📍Tempe, AZ: Customer Service Rep @stockx. Find 2,555 more roles👇

Entry-level job hunting? Don’t sleep on cities #BeyondSiliconValley.📍. @rayalexsmith & Haley Zimmerman break down why places like Raleigh, Birmingham, Milwaukee, & Baltimore are checking all the right boxes for next-gen talent in @WSJ. ✔️✔️✔️

As aging demos, evolving burial preferences, and digital-first expectations reveal gaps in the $100B+ #deathcare industry, @Afterdotcom is responding with a modern and accessible approach to end-of-life planning that meets the moment. ⚱️

RT @Complex: Over 100 exclusive Ghostwrite toys finally step out of the vault. Josh Luber opens the archives to the public for the first ti….

Startups are building (& #hiring) #BeyondSiliconValley. This week's career opps include:.📍Austin, TX: Research Director @KnitOfficial_.📍Richmond, VA: Product Engagement Mngr @fringe_us.📍SLC, UT: Materials Developer @cotopaxi . Find 2, 667 more roles👇

@BrookingsMetro @MarkMuro1 But AI’s geographic course doesn’t have to follow previous tech cycles'. @MarkMuro1 & Shriya Methkupally outline policy & investment priorities to ensure AI's application and benefits are more broadly shaped and shared. 🗺️. See how your city ranks:

A dozen+ metros (like Pittsburgh, Madison, & Nashville) are emerging as hubs for AI activity, and ~30 more metros show focused strength in at least one core area. Still, AI clusters remain skewed toward the coasts, & many regions risk getting left behind. ↔️

What we love to see: *dozens* of non-coastal metro areas making their mark. Yes, the Bay Area still leads. But nearly 30 “star hubs” like Chicago, Atlanta, & Dallas have built robust ecosystems with strong talent pipelines, research capacity, & enterprise adoption⭐

If AI is set to transform industries and economies, *where* it takes root will determine who benefits. New @BrookingsMetro research maps the evolving geography of AI—tracking where talent, innovation, and adoption are starting to concentrate. 📍

RT @MarkMuro1: NEW: “Mapping the AI economy: Which regions are most ready for the next technological leap.”. Here's a look at the geography….