Sorry, but Iowa isn't a tech state. VC Liz Keehner tells the hard truth.
Does Iowa have a rising tech scene? Many community leaders may brag about it often but the reality is… well, no. Liz Keehner, Principal of Next Level Ventures explains the hard truths that many Iowans probably don't want to hear—the money isn't there. So is it time to pack it in or double down?
The discussion ventures into uncharted territory many Iowans are reluctant to discuss. Venture investment represents 0.2% of GDP, but generates 21% of GDP in this country, and how much of those returns come home? None. That's not to say we don't have successful tech companies based here—we absolutely…
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