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What are \\u201cmicrobusinesses\\u201d and why do they matter to our economic outlook? How can state and local governments learn about and help sustain these local businesses?

On this episode, Shane interviews Alex Rosen, a senior director for GoDaddy\\u2019s Venture Forward team. Alex explains the rise of online microbusinesses during the pandemic, and how we need to capture these businesses\\u2019 importance and continue to foster their growth as part of the buildout of local economies. She also discusses the value that technological innovation has created for small businesses and shares lessons for policymakers who want to protect niche, tech-enabled markets.