Phoenix is known as the land of sunshine and real estate. But every so often you might hear someone compare Phoenix with Silicon Valley, the land of tech startups, innovation, billionaires and companies like Tesla. Some have gone so far as to call Phoenix the “Silicon Desert.” In this Valley 101 podcast, Ji Mi Choi, associate vice president of ASU Entrepreneurship and Innovation, talks about what makes metro Phoenix’s startup scene unique. Listen to the podcast here.
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