Every now and then, a lively discussion coalesces from a group of people with interesting experiences. I think you'll find this report by Geoff Bastow fits that description. (It would be great to find a podcast of the panel; alas, we only have print.)
While not every example is a pathway, nonetheless these experiences, especially from the vantage point of the Midwest investor, really underline the state of the startup experience in middle America.