Since becoming Maryland's Lieutenant Governor, Aruna Miller has focused on matters including transportation, mental health, STEM equity and more. With a background as a civil and transportation engineer, she has a unique perspective on how the government can influence economic growth and remove systemic barriers to opportunity.

Technical.ly CEO and cofounder Chris Wink is joined by Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller for a conversation about how the state government is factoring AI into its workforce development strategy, autonomous vehicles' impacts on transportation infrastructure, how to make decisions around complex tech and economic issues, and more.

Recorded April 1, 2026.

Many thriving ecosystems have long had one name and face attached to them — the person everyone credits with "making it happen." But is that a feature or a bug? When we celebrate ecosystem heroes, are we building something sustainable, or just setting ourselves up for a crisis when they move on?

Builders Live co-hosts Victor Hwang of Right to Start, venture investor Rae'Mah Henderson, Taylor Eubanks of Midwest House, Hollie Mackey of the NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota, and Technical.ly cofounder and CEO Christopher Wink discuss if the "hero ecosystem" is a red flag or a green light, and how to build resilience without losing momentum.

Recorded on March 25, 2026.

As AI becomes increasingly prominent, the backlash grows along with it. How can tech leaders distinguish between productive skepticism and reactionary distrust, and how can they demonstrate AI's value while acknowledging rational criticisms?

Technical.ly CEO and cofounder Chris Wink is joined by Kumar Garg of Renaissance Philanthropy for a conversation about how to balance AI-driven economic opportunity with public concern about job loss, bias and misinformation.

Recorded March 18, 2026.

If new businesses create most net new jobs, why isn’t entrepreneurship already the center of economic development? Is it really about economics — or more about politics and incentives?

Builders Live co-hosts Victor Hwang of Right to Start, Brian Brackeen of Lightship Capital, Rae'Mah Henderson of Techstars and Technical.ly cofounder and CEO Chris Wink discuss entrepreneurship's place in economic development strategy, and how to get ecosystems to stop chasing big employers and focus on growing our own.

Recorded on February 25, 2026.

How does building an entrepreneurship ecosystem look different in small states compared to large ones? Does a small state's size allow for faster innovation, or does it limit scale?

Technical.ly CEO and cofounder Chris Wink is joined by Delaware Governor Matt Meyer for a conversation about The First State's entrepreneurship strategy and lessons for economic development in communities of all sizes.

Recorded February 11, 2026.

What is the current state of blockchain beyond the hype? Where is it actually working today, and where is it still falling short?

Technical.ly CEO and cofounder Chris Wink is joined by Karla Ballard of HUMN for a conversation about how blockchain can provide real-world value outside of speculation, what critics get right, and where they’re missing the point.

Recorded February 4, 2026.

With 2026 marking the US Semiquincentennial, what does this anniversary mean for entrepreneurship? Does this milestone matter, and how can ecosystem leaders around the country use it to refocus on enabling the American Dream?

Builders Live co-hosts Victor Hwang of Right to Start, Brian Brackeen of Lightship Capital, Rae'Mah Henderson of Techstars and Technical.ly cofounder and CEO Chris Wink discuss the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and how entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders can take this opportunity to gain momentum.

Recorded January 28, 2026.

What does 2026 have in store for entrepreneur ecosystems around the US?

Technical.ly CEO and cofounder Chris Wink is joined by Sherrod Davis of EcoMap for a conversation about trends and lessons from 2025 and predictions for the new year, informed by Technical.ly's newly updated Innovation Ecosystems Map.

Recorded January 8, 2026.

Looking back on the year, what is the story of ecosystem building from 2025? What worked and what are the lessons for 2026?

Builders Live co-hosts Victor Hwang of Right to Start, Brian Brackeen of Lightship Capital, Rae'Mah Henderson of Techstars and Technical.ly cofounder and CEO Chris Wink discuss the year in entrepreneur-led, place-based economic development across the country, and dive into highlights, takeaways and reactions.

Recorded December 17, 2025.

Many founders would not have become successful without the support of other experienced founders, but are current entrepreneurs still interested in fueling the generation that follows them? How has founder behavior changed when it comes to mentoring, angel investing or staying connected locally?

Technical.ly CEO and cofounder Chris Wink is joined by Chris Heivly of Build the Fort for a conversation about the role of giving back in maintaining a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem and the moral, economic and practical case for paying it forward.

Recorded December 10, 2025.