The Next Decade Will Be Won or Lost at the Local Level
Tariffs. Reshoring. AI disruption. Climate transition. Billions in infrastructure spending. Some regions will capture these opportunities. Others will watch from the sidelines.
Reshoring Decisions
Being made now
AI Transformation
Accelerating daily
Investment Flows
Concentrating fast
Talent Competition
Intensifying
"Every mayor, every economic development director knows something big is happening. What they don't have is a framework to understand what it means for them specifically— and what to do first."
The Current Options Are Broken
For decades, regions have had exactly two choices. Neither works.
- ✗6-12 month engagement timelines
- ✗Generic frameworks applied everywhere
- ✗Report sits on a shelf after presentation
- ✗Out of reach for most communities
- ✗Decisions based on anecdotes and politics
- ✗No framework for systematic analysis
- ✗Can't defend recommendations to stakeholders
- ✗Blind spots you don't know you have
What You Get
A comprehensive ecosystem diagnostic built on The Groundbreakers framework
Ecosystem Scorecard
See exactly where your region excels and where the gaps are—across 12 dimensions of ecosystem health.
Prioritized Recommendations
Not just what to do, but what to do first. Ranked by impact and your specific context.
AI Question & Answer
Stakeholder wants to know something? Ask your report directly. Get research-backed answers instantly.
Stakeholder Briefs
One-click summaries tailored for mayors, university presidents, or board presentations.
CEO Insights
Relevant quotes and implementation tips from 50+ ecosystem leader interviews matched to your findings.
Evidence You Can Defend
Every recommendation connects to research. Never scramble when someone asks "where did this come from?"
Built for People Who Build Ecosystems
If you're responsible for your region's economic future, this is for you.
The Framework Behind the Diagnostic
The Groundbreakers isn't another consulting gimmick. It's the product of serious research into how innovation ecosystems actually work.
"The biggest mistake regions make is treating economic development as a series of one-off projects instead of a system. The ones that systematize their approach—they're the ones that compound gains year over year."
— The Groundbreakers CEO Interview Series
The Best $199 Your Region Could Spend
Get oriented for what's coming. Know your strengths. Know your gaps. Know what to do first.
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