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10 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs (2018)

crowdSPRING Blog

If the tourist tours of start-ups are any indication, the area’s nickname as the “ Hollywood of Technology ” is wholly appropriate. He began a venture fund in 2012, VTF Capital , which invests in other businesses interested in joining the Nevada scene. Minneapolis, MN. Portland, OR. Now wonder VC’s love Chicago.

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The Year of Startups Everywhere

Feld Thoughts

When the phrase “Startup Communities” started to become mainstream around 2012, I made the strong assertion that you could create a startup community in any city with at least 100,000 people. The Bright, Sustainable Future of Chicago’s Technology Ecosystem. ” While Agent Smith was wrong, I don’t think I am.