Chirag Gupta was raised in North Texas and lives in Dallas. He has been a member of the startup community since 2014, and actively works to connect innovators from all corners of the region as the founder of NŌD Coworking. “I am excited to see increased access to entrepreneurship and innovation in traditionally underserved communities across North Texas,” Gupta says. “Coworking spaces, universities, media, and local governments are collaborating on new programs today that will prepare our young people for the jobs of tomorrow.”