Interesting read. Definitely agree with the point that tech ecosystems have to be built from the bottom up. It won't happen by convincing Mega Corp. to put part of their IT department in town. Of course, Case published this book in 2017 and the coastal dominance is as strong today as ever, so...
The Next Silicon Valley Will Be in the US Heartland
Steve Case, founder of AOL, predicts the dominance of tech companies on the coasts will give way to a flourishing of startups from smaller cities.
www.wired.com