We’re pleased to enclose two recent columns on entrepreneurship. The first documents how global entrepreneurship has taken off, with startups flourishing in economies around the world. For years technology entrepreneurship was almost exclusive domain of Silicon Valley. In this article on Medium.com, by Sean Randolph, Senior Director of the Institute, details how new opportunities for growth and innovation are occurring in different nations across the globe. Click here to read.

The Bay Area Council and Bay Area Council Economic Institute understand well the importance of our region’s connections to the world in supporting and growing our innovation economy. The second column discusses how Silicon Valley remains the leading global center for innovation and a key international connector for startups and technology. Click here to read.