Up and Running

MARCH 9, 2016

As local governments work to transform their regulatory environments into ones that promote and nurture the establishment and growth of small businesses, it’s becoming easier to measure and rank their efforts. Boston, Massachusetts. Note: These are selections based on my personal opinion. What cities made the cut?

St. Louis 60

St. Louis Dallas Missouri New Hampshire 60

Seeing Both Sides

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

While Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to drop out of Harvard and move to Silicon Valley was a plot point in in the movie “The Social Network,” it looked like a watershed event to many in the local technology community. And many of them view the local government as an irrelevant factor in their business.

Massachusetts 33

Massachusetts Silicon Valley Washington Boston 33

Ben's Blog

APRIL 7, 2021

Economic inequality and opportunities for job growth are directly correlated with overall spending levels on R&D and with the geographic concentration (or distribution) or those dollars — both public funding (government) and private (as with VC). As noted above, government spending on R&D has fallen and at the same time U.S.

Silicon Valley 36

Silicon Valley Non-Compete San Francisco Government 36

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

New research shows Silicon Valley still rules the startup world. Sure, Silicon Valley is far and away the strongest startup region anywhere. Did you know founders in Silicon Valley work longer hours than founders anywhere else? Boston Is Sinking in the East. Trendsetting Tendencies.

Chile 60

Chile Silicon Valley Los Angeles Video 60

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Massachusetts needs money. But Massachusetts looked at its burgeoning technology sector and thought that it could squeeze at least $160 million a year out the Commonwealth’s startups and established technology firms for funding of a transportation bill. So, the Massachusetts “Tech Tax” was born.

Massachusetts 60

Massachusetts Technology Boston San Francisco 60

Seeing Both Sides

APRIL 29, 2009

If you were funded by VCs in Silicon Valley, Boston, or Bombay, it still paid to have your CEO and sales team have eyes and ears in NYC for two main reasons. And it seems the US Government is determined to facilitate this by pouring billions to stimulate the sector. First, that's where the customers were.

New York 20

New York Washington New York City DC 20

Up and Running

JULY 21, 2016

Silicon Valley, California, USA. Coming in at number one (which should surprise absolutely no one) is Silicon Valley, California’s resident hub for startup and entrepreneurial innovation. If you’re interested in starting your company in Silicon Valley, check out these resources: Silicon Vikings Entrepreneur Resources.

Los Angeles 60

Los Angeles Silicon Valley New York City Seattle 60