FIT Hosts Seattle Tech Journalists During Cleveland Tour
June 15, 2026
A team from GeekWire, a Seattle-based technology news site, recently visited Cleveland and Northeast Ohio to find out what they could learn from the region's economic comeback and how Seattle can apply some lessons to prepare for the economy of the future. GeekWire met with dozens of politicians, business leaders, and civic organizers throughout the area, including at a Startup Breakfast hosted at our FIT Technologies office.
Michelle Tomallo, Co-Founder of FIT Technologies, was featured in GeekWire's piece covering their visit to the Forest City. The article explores Cleveland’s resurgence and highlights insights from leaders helping shape the region’s future.
Read the Full GeekWire Article
“Be very thoughtful about what the future is holding because I think when we have grand success, sometimes we are far away from what’s coming next.”
— Michelle Tomallo, Co-Founder, FIT Technologies
The GeekWire crew also released a podcast episode with more insights about their visit to Cleveland. Listen to the episode below.
Key Takeaways
- A Story of Reinvention: Cleveland’s journey from industrial powerhouse to economic downturn—and now revival—shows how cities can adapt and rebuild over time.
- Alignment Drives Progress: Business, civic, and community leaders are working together toward shared goals, creating momentum across the region.
- Intentional Growth Matters: Sustainable success requires strategy, collaboration, and long-term investment, not just rapid expansion.
- A Blueprint for Other Cities: Cleveland offers both a cautionary tale and a roadmap for cities navigating major technological and economic shifts.
Why This Matters
This recognition highlights the growing national attention on Cleveland’s innovation ecosystem and reinforces what we see every day: Northeast Ohio is building forward. We’re proud to have leaders like Michelle representing FIT Technologies and contributing to these important conversations.
