In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Lalla, urbanist, social entrepreneur, and founder of Tulsa Innovation Labs, to discuss his incredible work in transforming Tulsa into a major tech hub. From raising $200M+ in investments to securing historic economic development grants, Nicholas shares his blueprint for creating thriving innovation ecosystems in unexpected places.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Tulsa is positioning itself as the next major tech hub
The challenges of revitalizing cities and overcoming brain drain
The role of philanthropy, corporate partnerships, and government funding
How to leverage local assets for economic growth
Strategies for securing federal grants and investment capital

Nicholas Lalla’s book Reinventing the Heartland

Resources & Links: Website: https://nicholaslalla.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaslalla/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/tulsainnovation

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How Tulsa Plans To Become The Next Silicon Valley And A Model For Reimagining Outdated Cities | Nicholas Lalla