As a business attorney with Alerding Castor, LLP, I provide legal services and counsel to technology companies. In my representation, I have seen a lot of results of globalization arising from our Indianapolis market. It is exciting to see our local companies rise to the global stage. The barrier of entry to world markets is drastically open to Software as a Service and other internet-based software providers.
I remember a professor in my MBA program at Butler University telling the class that "the world is becoming more flat" as a result of globalization (i.e., the increase in technology which gives more ready access to global markets). I am currently reading The Flight of the Creative Class by Richard Florida. Florida suggests that the world is not becoming flat, but spiky. In terms of economic horsepower and cutting-edge innovation, there are only a few regions in the world that are making a true impact on global economy. These are regions which attract innovative individuals and companies through creating and fostering a culture of creativity. This is my hope for Indianapolis, and truly what I want to see fostered in our city.
I remember a professor in my MBA program at Butler University telling the class that "the world is becoming more flat" as a result of globalization (i.e., the increase in technology which gives more ready access to global markets). I am currently reading The Flight of the Creative Class by Richard Florida. Florida suggests that the world is not becoming flat, but spiky. In terms of economic horsepower and cutting-edge innovation, there are only a few regions in the world that are making a true impact on global economy. These are regions which attract innovative individuals and companies through creating and fostering a culture of creativity. This is my hope for Indianapolis, and truly what I want to see fostered in our city.



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