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, build innovation ecosystems, and adapt to transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence. Learn how cities spark opportunity, revitalize neighborhoods, and strengthen economic growth—well beyond Silicon Valley. The course will also examine how Cleveland is positioning itself to keep pace with AI-driven change by investing in talent, research, startups, and cross-sector collaboration to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy. Accessible and thought-provoking, this program offers global stories with a local lens, inviting you to consider Cleveland’s future in an increasingly connected, tech-enabled entrepreneurial world. No business background is required.
This lecture is a partnership between Siegal Lifelong Learning and Weatherhead School of Management.