Access the 2026 State of Midwest Innovation Report
StartMidwest logo: the storytelling engine for Midwest innovation and entrepreneurship.
My Account
PAID PLAN
Become a Member

Support us with good vibes, and more.

It takes a ton of effort to keep this site going, so please consider supporting us  
every month or make a one-time payment to show your support.
All memberships agree to receive our weekly email newsletter.

Hard cash monthly

You don't need to pay to be able to read our pages.

But if you like what we do, consider supporting us with a monthly membership.
$7.99 a month

Cash, but just once

You may want to support us but already have a dozen subscriptions. We get it.
‍
Help with a one-off payment to show your support.
You Choose

Good Vibes Daily

We love that you're here, and there's  no obligation to pay for anything.

If you're all about the vibes, then please share this page.
Stay free and easy

HomeStartupsInvestorsResourcesNewsContact
All Midwest

Illinois

Indiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Ohio

Wisconsin

Opinion

Startup opinion and analysis from Midwest founders, VCs, and ecosystem leaders — including The Secret Founder, The Secret VC, and guest contributors.

Opinion

How can we bring creativity back to the boardroom?

Thriving in Spite of Wisconsin: a founder’s view of the Ecosystem

Why Chicago is pushing its chips all in on quantum

There’s Just Something About Indiana

Vote in the 2025 SaaS Benchmarks Survey

Does Brand Matter in B2B SaaS? Yes. That means even for YOUR startup.

If a Midwest startup raised $40m and no one knew, did it make a sound?

Previous

Latests videos

More

Lay of the Land - 241 Chad Delligatti of InnoSource

Midwest Moxie: Using sound waves to evaporate tumors - Histosonics

The Lay of the Land Podcast #237: Sundays for Dogs

Future in the Making: How AI is changing Manufacturing

StartMidwest logo: the storytelling engine for Midwest innovation and entrepreneurship.

All Rights Reserved
Copyright 2026 Zeroto7 LLC
‍
Powered by:

Logo with red stylized text reading Midwest House.
HomeAboutStartupsInvestorsResources
News
Videos
People
Opinion
Technology
Ecosystem
Funding
ContactWrite for usMember FAQPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service