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Read more +09 January 2025 By Paul O'Brien in Economic Development, Regional Development

Zagreb plus Istria: The Economic Development Plan for Croatia’s Future as a Global Hub of Innovation

As I walked the streets of Zagreb, Croatia, not long ago, I couldn’t help but remark that I had a feeling that I was experiencing, Austin, TX, years ago. From my time in Michigan, Phoenix, Silicon Valley, and now Austin, my community knows well that the work I do is designing startup ecosystems; working with
Read more +04 January 2025 By Paul O'Brien in Economic Development, Regional Development

Regional Startup Ecosystems Must Embrace Distinction

What we can learn from asking of South and Central America You’re failing. Let me cut to that chase. After more nearly two decades in Austin, Texas, and working with cities and regions throughout the world, what holds YOU and your economy back is that you won’t communicate clearly, distinguish your strengths, and acknowledge your
Read more +03 January 2025 By Paul O'Brien in Economic Development, Regional Development

Silicon Valley’s Culture of Creative Destruction

Silicon Valley’s legendary status as the birthplace of innovation isn’t merely a product of geography or luck — it is rooted in a culture of creative destruction, a term popularized by Austrian economist Joseph Schumpeter, author of Theory of Economic Development. Creative destruction is the process by which innovation disrupts existing industries, rendering outdated systems

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    Trump’s First Few Days for Independents

    In the world of entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems, where disruption, innovation, and venture capital reign supreme, keeping an eye on public policy isn’t just smart — it’s essential. Government actions shape the macroeconomic environment, influence capital flows, and define the rules of the game for the next generation of innovators. With a n...
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