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Move from Silicon Valley to Nebraska Pays Off Personally and Professionally for Biotech Innovator
April 8, 2025
Jared Wenger took a risk when he moved to Nebraska from Silicon Valley. He knew that relocating would benefit his family, but he was less certain how it would impact his career. Now, several years later, he can attest to the tremendous benefits of making the moveāboth personally and professionally.
Finding a community for the family
Wenger grew up outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where he graduated with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. He then pursued graduate studies at Stanford University, where he earned his Ph.D. in Genetics. With this skillset and extensive education, he entered the science and technology industry in California.