The United States is facing a serious problem. Economic growth is slowing while the country is struggling to fill millions of vacant technical jobs.
These jobs have the potential to put billions back into the economy and put the country on par with powerhouses like China and India.
Former U.S. Congressmen Harold Ford Jr. and Rick Lazio join Innovating America to discuss what it will take for the country to get back on top.

Stem: The Future Of Innovation In America

Harold Ford Jr. is a highly sought-after US financial, political and corporate advisor.  He was elected at 26 to Congress and was the last chairman of the (now defunct) Democratic Leadership Council, as well as Special Assistant at the US Department of Commerce.  He is also a frequent contributor to CNN, CNBC, MSNBC and NBC.  Harold Ford is the author of the book More Davids Than Goliaths: A Political Education where he presents his personal mission statement for America’s future.  He holds a BA from the University of Philadelphia and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School.

Innovation is everywhere. From the tech sector to our education systems, and politics, being innovative has become a requirement for being competitive. Innovators have given us the world we live in today, and it’s incredibly exciting to think of where innovation will take us tomorrow.



Through the work we do at alliantgroup we have had the privilege of working with so many innovative and forward-thinking American businesses. In conversations with these business owners, we’ve been inspired to unpack just how much of an impact this concept is having on our economy and the world. The result? Our new podcast, Innovating America.



We’re excited to start this conversation with you and hope you enjoy the discussion.