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I'd say it has to do with these three points: - Ownership of IP: IP produced in your own time on your own equipment doesn't belong to your employer. - Non-com
by filereaper 7y ago
I'd say it has to do with these three points:
- Ownership of IP: IP produced in your own time on your own equipment doesn't belong to your employer.
- Non-competes: Not enforceable in CA
- Access to capital: Plenty in CA.
I'd say the first two points are what differentiate Silicon Valley from the rest of the tech capitals.
- tempsy 7y agoOk but fairly certain NYC and Boston attract multiples more VC dollars as well vs Seattle, and at least can think of far more startups out of those cities than Seattle. I don’t think it’s just a state specific thing.