When you ask most people to name innovation hot spots in the United States, major hubs like Silicon Valley, New York, and San Francisco are usually the first to come to mind. But if you ask an entrepreneur from Austin, Denver, or Seattle, they will proudly tell you that big opportunities often hide in much smaller cities. That is why each year, the U.S. Department of State sponsors the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI), a fellowship program that connects European and Eurasian entrepreneurs to U.S. mentors in diverse medium-size cities for a week-long immersion. During that time, fellows dive …read more
