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The best place to set up your startup

by techcofounder on 3/9/11, 10:55 PM with 2 comments

• by jonkelly on 3/9/11, 11:29 PM

  "The best place to start your particular business ultimately depends on the field you’re in, but clearly, it’s best to stick to the coasts, because that’s where the money is."

  - um, no. I'm probably biased since my biggest failed effort was based out of SF and biggest success was based in a suburb of Oklahoma City (yes, really!). But, you can find smart people anywhere. There are some amazing companies being built here in Colorado and top-notch investors.

  "Flyover country" also offers a lower cost of living and less competition for amazing engineers. Wait, what am I saying? By all means start your companies on the coasts. ;-)

• by oldstrangers on 3/9/11, 11:47 PM

  I think Austin is going to be the next big tech center. Well, bigger than it already is.