For Vance, an Idyllic Appalachian Startup Became a Hard Lesson

Published On Oct 22, 2024, 5:00 AM

The article discusses JD Vance's early investment in AppHarvest, a startup aimed at creating jobs in Appalachia through greenhouse agriculture. Despite the initial promise of the venture, it ultimately went bankrupt within three years. The piece highlights Vance's background as a venture capitalist and how his experiences with this company shaped his political career, especially his focus on economic solutions for struggling regions like Appalachia.