The response to issue one of the update was stronger than we anticipated.

More and more, we’re hearing listeners, readers, bus tours, and acquaintances turning their attention inwards from the coasts. Rise of the Rest (featured recently on 60 Minutes) and the network of city, state, and regional advocates across the country have given a megaphone to this movement.

We want to build on that momentum with issue two: the work issue.

In issue one, we generally showcased the trends that have happened and are happening across the country. In issue two, we want to focus on the future.

Inside issue two you’ll still find editorials, trends, and stories happening outside of Silicon Valley. But you’ll also notice a theme on the future of work.

Our contributors live in the world outside Silicon Valley, as do the companies we cover.

As companies compete for talent, we’re seeing big names like Stripe follow the likes of Buffer and adapt their workplace to work with the employees who work for them.

In this issue, you’ll hear about the macro cycles that push traditional work out of its comfort zone, discussions about facilitating talent and media, and the innovative ways ‘work’ is being changed by our contributors.

Welcome to issue two of the update. Thanks for reading.

Cheers,
Jay & Eric