“I’ve spent my life telling stories about America, and the role of pioneers cannot be overestimated. A new chapter in America’s story is now being written in cities all across the nation, as a new generation of innovators build new companies and help rebuild communities. Steve’s book tells those riveting stories, and gives us hope for America’s future.” —Ken Burns, award-winning documentary filmmaker and CEO of Florentine Films
“Steve Case played a pivotal role in getting America online, but his efforts over the last decade to create opportunity for more people in more places will be his most important legacy. I’ve seen firsthand the power of Rise of the Rest to empower entrepreneurs, revitalize communities and bring people together. This captivating book will give you hope for the future of America.” —José Andrés, chef and founder of World Central Kitchen
“Although I represent Silicon Valley in the U.S. Congress, I’ve long believed that we need to democratize innovation so we are creating tech jobs in dozens of cities, not just a few. Nobody in America has been a more visible and tireless advocate for this than Steve Case, and Rise of the Rest illustrates an exciting and optimistic path forward for a more inclusive and united America.”
—Ro Khanna, member of Congress from Silicon Valley
In 2014, Steve Case launched Revolution’s “Rise of the Rest,” an initiative to accelerate the growth of startups based outside of Silicon Valley. “Rise of the Rest” is based on a simple idea: talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. In a time when entrepreneurship has experienced a wave of passionate and eager participants, Steve Case’s RISE OF THE REST: HOW ENTREPRENEURS IN SURPRISING PLACES ARE BUILDING THE NEW AMERICAN DREAM (Avid Reader Press, on sale September 27, ISBN 9781982191849) reflects and celebrates this passion by taking readers on an exhilarating journey into the startup communities that are transforming cities nationwide.
Rise of the Rest’s signature bus tours have reached 40+ cities and logged 11,000+ miles spotlighting communities large and small that have committed to a new tech-enabled future. In THE RISE OF THE
REST, Case introduces readers to dozens of entrepreneurs whose inspirational stories of struggle and achievement match the most iconic examples of American invention. Whether it’s indoor farming in coal country, freight logistics in Chattanooga, or Styrofoam alternatives in Richmond, VA, these founders are leveraging regional strengths and betting on the future of innovation outside of the coastal tech hubs.
As one of America’s best-known and most accomplished entrepreneurs, Steve Case believes that entrepreneurs are the key and driving force of America’s DNA. THE RISE OF THE REST explores how entrepreneurs across the country are building groundbreaking companies, renewing communities, and creating new jobs—in the process reimagining the American landscape and bringing people together around a shared future.