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America’s next great AI opportunity may not be in Silicon Valley. It may be taking shape in places like Southwest and Southern Virginia.
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about AI models, data centers, and the billions being invested in computing infrastructure. All important. But I think we’re overlooking something. Some of the greatest AI opportunities are in industries that have been around for generations. Manufacturing. Energy. Mining. Transportation. Healthcare. I’ve seen… Listen ⇢
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America doesn’t lack innovation. Our challenge is turning innovation into economic value.
We have some of the world’s finest research universities. We have extraordinary scientific talent. We have entrepreneurs, investors, advanced computing infrastructure, and companies that can bring new technologies to market. Yet an important question remains: How much of the research we fund actually becomes a product, a business, or an… Listen ⇢
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Virginia has an AI opportunity. But we’re having the wrong conversation
For months, much of the debate over data centers has been reduced to two questions: How many jobs will they create, and how much electricity and water will they consume? Those are important questions. But they don’t tell the whole story. The bigger question is whether Virginia can turn its… Listen ⇢
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The Economics of Unlocking
Why enterprise platforms are an information problem before they are a technology problem Preface Buy a car and you get to drive it before you sign. Buy an enterprise platform and you cannot evaluate it beforehand, you will not know what it really cost you for another five years, and… Listen ⇢
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It’s Not the Right Vibe
Since wrapping up my tenure with Go Virginia, I’ve been focused on my work with the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council and building Zynsource, an AI-native application platform designed to bring enterprise-grade AI capabilities to the SMB market. Along the way, I’ve had the opportunity to watch teams rapidly adopt AI-assisted development,… Listen ⇢
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Prompt Engineering 101: Your Guide to Nailing AI Conversations
Welcome to Prompt Engineering 101 Welcome to prompt engineering—the skill that turns your chats with AI models like GPT-4, Claude, or LLaMA into gold. In 2025, it’s not enough to just ask questions; you’ve got to ask them smart. This guide is your roadmap to crafting prompts that yield clear,… Listen ⇢
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The Periodic Table of Machine Learning: AI’s New Roadmap to Innovation
MIT’s Periodic Table of Machine Learning, introduced in April 2025, organizes over 20 algorithms, revealing connections and gaps for future innovations. The I-Con framework unifies these algorithms, enabling strategic combinations that improve AI models, like an 8% better image classifier. This structured approach democratizes AI, fostering rapid advancements across various… Listen ⇢
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How I Used 8 AI Tools to Build Two Software Projects While Saving 25+ Hours Per Week
As a retired software professional juggling multiple projects, client work, and strategic initiatives, I was drowning in context switching (yes, this is what retirement looks like). Then I discovered the right AI workflow. Here’s exactly how I 4x’d my productivity while building better software. The Developer’s Dilemma That Nearly Broke… Listen ⇢
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PART 3: Southwest Virginia’s Manufacturing Renaissance: Building Tomorrow’s Innovation Hub
Strategic Investment Framework: A 5-Year Roadmap TL;DR: Southwest Virginia can become the global leader in innovative manufacturing through strategic investments totaling $127 million over five years, creating 2,500 direct jobs and $340 million in annual economic impact by 2030. BRIC’s 5-Year Vision: Quantified Growth Targets The Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor’s… Listen ⇢
