As a first time visitor to Silicon Valley, aptly named for the large number of silicon microchips produced in the early years, I was beyond eager to see what's considered the global hub of tech innovation and entrepreneurship. During our five day pilgrimage, the Tech Wildcatters team checked all the experiential boxes. And in an unexpected, but natural shift, we found ourselves advocating for Dallas among venture capitalists, founders, and community stakeholders to be the next hub for innovation. I'm pleased to write that it didn't take much convincing.