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First review just in for my new book, and

it packs a punch! 

Publishers Weekly


Silicon Heartland: Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt

"Journalist Rebecca A. Fannin delivers a spirited account of her road trip through the Midwest to survey the region’s tech-driven revitalization. The Rust Belt, she contends, 'is making a comeback' in the form of a burgeoning tech industry that has benefited from a recent increase in remote workers who have moved inland from coastal cities, bringing experience and funding with them. 

As an Ohio native, Fannin’s deep empathy for Midwesterners is palpable, and Fannin’s frank look at the Rust Belt’s resilience inspires while being realistic about the work ahead. This short but meaty travelogue packs a punch." 

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Rev1 Ventures in Columbus

Chat and Q&A with

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Comeback Capital in Cleveland

October 12

MVP in Pittsburgh 

October 5

High Alpha in Indianapolis

September 20

NOT SUCH GREAT NEWS

Mark Kvamme is stepping away from operations to become partner emeritus at Drive Capital, 

the venture firm with the most impact in transforming the Midwest into a Tech Belt.

Co-founder and Partner Chris Olsen will keep leading the $2.2 billion firm solo while Kvamme pursues his passion: sports car racing. 

My question: What happens when the partner with the original vision for the firm steps away? and when times are tough for Drive Capital's

portfolio companies?

A LOT to handle solo, and not great news for the region. 

You can read the back story in my new book.  

new book

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