Welcome to Conversations . This month we’ve assembled an unique panel of experts representing the investment, entrepreneurship and journalism communities to discuss American competitveness  and innovation edge in an increasingly global economy. As always, we welcome your comments as well.

Pete Engardio, Senior Writer, BusinessWeek“Why the U.S. is still ahead in Innovation”
 
Dr. Jaleh Daie, Managing Partner, Aurora Equity“S&T Innovation: The Goose That Lays the Golden Egg”
 
Lesa Mitchell, Vice President, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation“Economic Growth Writ Large”