America's Next Chapter

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"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is more than a phrase but a promise that has shaped the American conscience through triumphs and trials alike. Now, in a world defined by rapid change, rising inflation and high interest rates, the United States remains more resilient than most. Even over the past decade, as China's rise has seemingly dominated global discourse, American hegemony has continued to defy expectations. This is rooted in its ability to adapt, innovate and lead. Yet challenges persist. Consumer sentiment wavers, and a divisive election cycle points to undercurrents of uncertainty. Yale professor Amy Chua famously warns in her bestseller Day of Empire that the precursor to the end of a superpower lies in growing intolerance. But I would challenge these assumptions. Why? Away from the evolving identity of what it means to be American, I see a future of pioneering breakthroughs, of abundance and an American dream that is more alive than ever before. Over the past four months, from San Francisco to Savannah, D.C. to Dallas, I have explored the people, industries and innovations writing the next chapter of the American story. It is a chapter that many leaders believe will be marked by a transformative inflection point driven by technological advancements.

And so, this feature will focus on three key themes. The first and largest section will focus on the huge opportunities being brought on by semiconductors and the AI revolution. The second will focus on how life may change for Americans over the coming years, from how they approach healthcare to their shopping habits. The third will look at how infrastructure and critical supply chains are being rebuilt and reshored, and how cities are thinking intuitively about sustainable growth. I hope this explorative feature, which takes an apolitical lens, serves to help you understand how the U.S. will change over the coming years and how you can best prepare for the opportunities ahead.

Quantum is the enabler to solve the 21st century's crucial issues. From Bell Labs to Silicon Valley, U.S. innovation thrives on government investments in infrastructure and equity-focused ecosystems."

Don Graves, 19th Deputy Secretary of Commerce

You cannot discuss retail evolution without considering the reindustrialization of the United States. The U.S. is losing the trade war with China and will need trillions of dollars and millions of jobs to reindustrialize."

Mariano Gomide de Faria, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, VTEX

A few years ago, moving to the cloud or using AI was seen as experimental in many of these industries. Today, it is becoming standard practice. The conversation has shifted from 'Why?' to 'How?' Customers want practical use cases that solve real problems."

Steve Murphy, CEO, Epicor

We are advancing the industry by delivering fundamentally new semiconductor assembly innovations which are critically required in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and memory applications."

Fusen Chen, President and CEO, Kulicke and Soffa Industries

Today, AI deployment is challenged by cost and power limitations of traditional compute architectures. TetraMem’s analog in-memory technology overcomes these by delivering the most energy-efficient AI platform, enabling development of AGI and beyond."

Dr. Glenn Ge, Co-Founder and CEO, TetraMem

Expanding the reach of secure, reliable payment solutions will not only fuel economic growth but also help address the digital risks that come with a rapidly evolving landscape."

Craig Vosburg, Chief Services Officer, Mastercard

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