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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

Up and Running

While we may think of a major hub like Silicon Valley as a prime example of an entrepreneurial city, the reality is that these epicenters of growth may not always offer the most supportive climate for new businesses. If you are interested in starting a business in Lincoln, check out these resources: Starting a Business in Nebraska.

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An Entrepreneur’s Moving Guide: 10 Best U.S. States To Consider

The Startup Magazine

and people are not limited to the Silicon Valley area. Luckily, the world is a friendlier and more welcoming place for entrepreneurs now more than ever, so there is flexibility for your startup location. Launching a startup has never been easier in the U.S., However, this does not mean that you can point anywhere on the U.S.

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Open to All: Scholarships for The Lean Startup Conference

Startup Lessons Learned

So we’ve got scholarships for people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend—early-stage entrepreneurs, particularly those from beyond Silicon Valley; staff from small non-profits; and students. We’re interested not only in bringing folks to San Francisco, but also in helping Lean Startup communities take root beyond Silicon Valley.

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After 20 years: Updating the Berkus Method of valuation

Berkonomics

Valuations are higher in Silicon Valley, Silicon Beach, New York and the North Carolina corridor than in Oklahoma City, Kansas City or Miami. For example, in Silicon Valley, a “big data” startup might competitively call for a $1.5 The Method should allow for this.

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Getting high on your own Svpply: When who’s using the service is part of the product

This is going to be BIG.

It's similar to the way LinkedIn started with Reid Hoffman and the network of Silicon Valley VC's that initially populated the service or the network of developers who were following Joel Spolsky and began the Stack Overflow community. Is that a good thing? Can you design around it? Do you want to?

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Getting high on your own Svpply: When who’s using the service is part of the product

This is going to be BIG.

It's similar to the way LinkedIn started with Reid Hoffman and the network of Silicon Valley VC's that initially populated the service or the network of developers who were following Joel Spolsky and began the Stack Overflow community. Is that a good thing? Can you design around it? Do you want to?

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Texas Startup Manifesto 2.0

Austin Startup

The second wave of companies were mainly concentrated in Silicon Valley, and coincided with the rise of platforms (Google, Facebook, etc.) At the same time, early-stage companies are thinking beyond the high prices of Silicon Valley to put down roots and find financing and growth partners. After more than eight years?—?they’ve

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