Solomon Gustavo, the reporter leading Technical.ly's coverage of Louisiana, has been brought in to cover innovation economies in the Southeast. Gustavo has previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and held roles at publications such as Lillie News in the Twin Cities suburbs, Orlando Weekly, and Minnesota statewide civic-focused newsroom MinnPost. He is now based in New Orleans and has reported on stories about the state's energy industry boosting software startups in the Gulf South. Gustavos' success depends on his ability to connect with readers to further coverage of the region. He also discusses his personal interests in community reporting and trends in tech.