The Startup State: What Drives Economies That Innovate
April 28, 2026
What does entrepreneurship really mean, and why does it matter? America has a unique entrepreneurial edge. Its innovation engine, shaped by culture, markets, and policy has powered some of the world’s most transformative Ideas. What makes it different, and why does it continue to matter today? This conversation with Howard Wolk dives into his book, “Launchpad Republic: America’s Entrepreneurial Edge and Why It Matters”, the “secret sauce” of entrepreneurship, and examines the past, present, and future of American innovation.
Speaker: Howard Wolk Co-CEO of The Cross Country Group (CCG)
Moderator: Yariv Gabay, Wolk fellow in the Center for Public Leadership and an MC/MPA 2026 candidate at HKS