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Jimmy Wales on Alabama’s Rising Tech Scene
Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia’s co-founder and Alabama native, dropped some serious wisdom at Sloss Tech, celebrating Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary while spotlighting the state’s underrated tech boom. From Huntsville’s space legacy to Birmingham’s medical innovation, he praised Alabama’s growing ecosystem—backed by strong universities and unbeatable cost of living. He even bought a Huntsville startup, crediting local engineers’ love for the Southeast’s quality of life. For founders, his mantra? Build what you’re passionate about—not just what the data says. And he’s skeptical of AI replacing…
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