Wikipedia founder + Alabama-native Jimmy Wales shares advice for the next generation of innovators

At Sloss Tech in Birmingham this year, one of the most anticipated keynote speakers at the tech conference was Jimmy Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia and Fandom.

To some attendees, the Alabama connection to Wales may not have made sense. Why would this big-time tech entrepreneur want to come all the way from London to Birmingham?

He knew right away, however, that he would attend Sloss Tech when the invitation came his way six months ago. After all, he has deep Alabama roots.

Read more on Bham Now to learn more about his keynote, our exclusive interview with Wales and what he believes Alabama’s strengths are when it comes to the tech industry.