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That's a good point about the VC money, and I wish there were more looking this way. There is a relatively decent sized tech culture, having regular meetups, sh
by overcast 9y ago
That's a good point about the VC money, and I wish there were more looking this way. There is a relatively decent sized tech culture, having regular meetups, sharing what we're all working on. With the cost of living, and access to RIT/UoR grads, it would encourage more people to make this a tech base in the Northeast. It wouldn't take more than a few higher profile companies, to get the ball really rolling. People are looking for excuses to get out of the overpriced city grind.
- schnevets 9y agoI could never understand why Poughkeepsie isn't thriving as a tech hub. You've got IBM hiring & firing employees in droves, good universities nearby, and NYC as a client/talent pool. I can only assume government incompetence or shortsightedness. The growth in tech over the past decade had some clear winners, but any city that is just mobilizing now is entering a crowded pool. Anyone thinking ahead should consider how remote work will change businesses in 5 - 10 years, and start planning from there (schmooze freelancers instead of VCs and prepare legislation that would benefit the employee, rather than the business).