Why does the heartland lag in job creation and economic growth? How can supporting and nurturing entrepreneurs starting and scaling their firms help address this disparity? What actions can be taken to close the gaps in developing vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems? Heartland Forward’s President and CEO Ross DeVol takes to the TedxFargo stage to talk about factors that are critical for promoting the entrepreneurial ecosystems in the heartland as well as to highlight which states and metros do it best.