Sramana Mitra

Louisiana presents a distinctive case in the US startup landscape. Anchored by New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette, the state combines strong cultural identity, academic institutions, and niche industry clusters with the structural challenges of limit... See more

Oklahoma, traditionally associated with energy, agriculture, and aviation, is quietly developing a capital-efficient startup ecosystem. While the state lacks the density and visibility of coastal tech hubs, it offers pragmatic opportunities for IT and IT-... See more

Arkansas, historically associated with agriculture, retail, and corporate headquarters like Walmart, is cultivating a pragmatic, capital-efficient startup ecosystem. The state presents unique opportunities for IT and IT-enabled services ventures to thrive... See more

Tennessee is a state with a diverse economic base, ranging from music and entertainment in Nashville to manufacturing and logistics in Memphis, and aerospace and tech in Chattanooga and Knoxville. Its dispersed yet active entrepreneurial ecosystem present... See more

Mississippi is often overlooked in the US startup landscape, yet it offers unique opportunities for disciplined, capital-efficient entrepreneurship. Anchored by Jackson, Oxford, and Hattiesburg, the state has pockets of academic talent, niche industry clu... See more