The Groundbreakers

Lansing: How This 'Big Small City' Is Beating Global Economic Uncertainty

Where else will you find a 15-minute drive to a world-leading particle accelerator while living in the country? Plus, how a proud manufacturing heritage…

Oct 21

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How St. John’s is Forging Its Own Innovation Destiny

Innovation thrives in interconnected ecosystems built on collaboration, unique local strengths, and unwavering resilience. Learn how St. John's puts…

Oct 14

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The Edmonton Equation: How a City's Radical Repositioning is Driving Billions in Investment

Competing on the global stage--where hundreds of communities worldwide are after the same things--requires radical repositioning and relentless pursuit…

Oct 8

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September 2025

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador: North Atlantic Powerhouse

"When we see and hear resiliency, we think Newfoundland and Labrador because as a population, as a province, we've had to be resilient over the last…

Sep 24

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Lansing, Michigan: Understand Your Moment

LEAP's Bob Tresize on how Lansing's unique local characteristics create local economic advantages and benefits. Plus: Innovation--the game in which…

Sep 22

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We Don't Give Proto-Entrepreneurs Enough Credit.

Plus: 800 words on why I'm shifting The Groundbreakers to a video-first publication.

Sep 19

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April 2025

Let's Talk: Tariffs, Trade Wars and Local Innovation Countermeasures.

Economic uncertainty is the enemy of prosperity. Let's talk about how to manage it.

Apr 23

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No, You Can't Tariff Your Way to the Promised Land.

Tariffs erode American economic and innovation leadership while helping adversaries. || Two reasons the Trump tariffs are vastly worse than imagined. …

Apr 3

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May 2024

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1 page, 12 questions, 3 minutes.

May 30, 2024

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Listen Now | Strategic Localization: The Power of Differentiation in Lethbridge's Economic Development

TGB Audio | Southern Alberta's economic hub is building a distinct innovation ecosystem based on the region's unique characteristics and investment in…

May 9, 2024

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Redefining The Art of the Possible: Research and Innovation at McMaster University

Driven by the imperative to shift from an industrial to a knowledge-based economy, a partnership-based, multi-sector innovation ecosystem establishes…

May 7, 2024

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April 2024

The Groundbreakers Audio

Innovation ecosystems might be the most important construct in the innovation space.

Apr 15, 2024

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