Peter G Schmidt · 18 September 2026 · Additional Read

Talent Is Everywhere, Including Columbus, Indiana

Peter G Schmidt, Principal @ Refinery

Clessie Cummins built a $33 billion diesel engine company from rural Indiana by combining natural talent, patient capital from a local banker, and years of relentless iteration—proving that great founders and capital sources exist everywhere, not just Silicon Valley.

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