Jonathan Aberman

Nov 6, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Jonathan Aberman

An unwind of the infrastructure of the “Great Society” is going to happen, writes our guest columnist. Every election affects our region’s economy. But this election will be a watershed moment, one that — putting aside the social issues which are themselves enormous (whatever your viewpoint) — will have a profound impact. I start my analysis with certain key assumptions.

Oct 30, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Jonathan Aberman |Terry Clower

Local leaders are being constrained by something that we describe in the business world as customer capture, our guest columnists write. Our region’s economic future is under unprecedented threat. Metro, commercial real estate and Silicon Valley’s growing interest in national security innovation are just three examples of the significant challenges we have highlighted in prior columns and our work elsewhere.

Mar 15, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Terry Clower |Jonathan Aberman

A region’s vitality in creating technology-based high growth businesses is shaped by its access to venture capital. Understanding why that is, and how it can be a diagnostic tool, is essential to anyone who wants our region to create new jobs and compete.

Feb 22, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Jonathan Aberman

In 2001, the focus of our region’s technology community and that of Silicon Valley diverged. Today, this schism may be closing — and that is not necessarily good news. Twenty-five years ago, the internet was going through its first phase of commercial development, a moment in time people still refer to as the “internet bubble.” And our region was in the middle of it. When the internet bubble burst in 2001, our region returned to its technology roots — government contracting.

Feb 21, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Terry Clower |Jonathan Aberman |Jason Stanford

Our region needs Metro. That is a fact. Metro is also in desperate need of financial restructuring and accountability. That too is a fact. What to do about this issue, however, is sadly obscured in opinions and too much postering. We think it’s time to get real. Metro’s financial structure is based upon a regional compact – a highly arcane arrangement of obligations and commitments.