Bonus Episode | NWA Tech Summit Live, featuring John Wilcox, Jo Lynn Clemens, Tom Douglass & Megan Werner

SummaryThe NWA Tech Summit is the Heartland’s premier technology conference and serves to enhance, prepare, and diversify the local Northwest Arkansas economy. In its ninth year, the NWA Tech Summit came back with 1,700 registered attendees when it returned in-person to downtown Bentonville. The NWA Tech Summit is an event hosted by the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and it is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, Northwest Arkansas Council, Walmart, J. B. Hunt, Tyson Foods, Salesforce, and the University of Arkansas Blockchain Center of Excellence.
Show Notes(0:55) John Wilcox(14:44) Jo Lynn Clemens(27:21) Introduction to Tom Douglas(35:36) Introduction to Megan Werner(42:17) Closing Thoughts
LinksJames BellBentonville Economic Development 2022 Northwest Arkansas Technology SummitJohn WilcoxDiatech DiabetesJo Lynn ClemensRiskKarma.ioTom DouglassCatapult ConsultingMegan WernerAttraversiamo TechnologiesFuel Accelerator
Quotes“The Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit is an interesting opportunity for startups in the southwest and mid-south to check out…between the pitch competition, connecting with the region for investment opportunities, and hearing about other technology, it makes it all worth it to come to Bentonville.” - John Wilcox, (13:27)
“...people are approachable, so it maintains what’s valuable and important for families and companies that wish to grow. You have that diversity of thought here from all over the country because these companies attract talent from everywhere. It really is a mecca.” - Jo Lynn Clemens, (24:01)
“I can go into any office or restaurant and have a conversation with somebody that ultimately could help my business from a small business growth perspective…in terms of friendliness, acceptance, and everything else, it’s unique across the country.” - Tom Douglass, (30:19)
“I’ve already had an abundance of ideas pop up in my head of, ‘I can talk to this person and they can help us with this or we could help them with that.’ It’s a great hub for connecting and resourcing and growing our economy.” - Megan Werner, (40:37)