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I realize this is off-topic, but I'm somewhat surprised by the consistent use of the Austin metro as an example of a "tech hub" in comments here, when a metro a
by tomjakubowski 9y ago
I realize this is off-topic, but I'm somewhat surprised by the consistent use of the Austin metro as an example of a "tech hub" in comments here, when a metro area in its own state (Dallas) had raised more in venture capital as recently as 2016. [1] Austin is certainly shifting their economy to be tech-dominant, but it's still a small economy relative to other US cities.
What makes Austin a more important tech hub than, say: Dallas-Fort Worth, Raleigh-Durham, or Chicago?
[1]: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2016/01/global-startup-cities-venture-capital/429255/ https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2016/01/globa...
- lod723 9y agoJust speculating, but maybe it's because Google, Facebook, and Amazon have a tech presence in Austin and not in the other 3 metros you mentioned?
- thesmallestcat 9y agoGoogle has sales and engineering in Chicago, engineering in Chapel Hill, and sales in Dallas. I think there may be some engineering in Dallas too. There are enough good people out there unwilling to relocate that you can find a Google presence in most tech corridors.
- nunez 9y agoGoogle doesn't have an office in Dallas anymore
- DrScump 9y agoWasn't Dell based in nearby Round Rock?
- dmode 9y agoAustin is overhyped. There are cities in East Bay that nobody knows of (e.g., Emeryville) that have raised more money than Austin.
- dmode 9y agoAustin is overhyped. There are cities in East Bay that nobody knows of (e.g., Emeryville) that have raised more money than Austin.