BEYOND SILICON VALLEY: HOW COMMUNITIES FOSTER INNOVATION (IN-PERSON)

Professor Michael Goldberg will share insights from his acclaimed Beyond Silicon Valley course and book. Using Cleveland as a case study, Goldberg explores how communities across the globe support entrepreneurs and build innovation ecosystems. Learn how cities spark opportunity, revitalize neighborhoods, and strengthen economic growth—well beyond Silicon Valley. Accessible and thought–provoking, this program offers global stories with a local lens, inviting you to consider Cleveland’s future in a connected, entrepreneurial world. No business background is required.