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Shout Out HN: Who is in the Denver/Boulder Area?
So, due to the politics in this state, namely the whole affiliate tax brouhaha, we're considering moving our company to Denver. I wanted to ask HN members in Denver/Boulder to chime in and comment on the startup scene there.
What is it like for you as an entrepreneur there? Is there plenty of talent to hire, a vibrant community, vc's, etc? VC's will always say to come to where they are, but I want to know from the perspective of people like us what the startup world is like in the area.
Thanks all :)
- dirkdeman 15y agoTechStars has a new office in Boulder, so I assume there is some talent to find.
- apsurd 15y agoI really like Boulder as a city. What I tell everyone is that its a perfect mix of big-city happenings with a small town feel. The people there are exceptionally nice and the weekly farmer's market is the best I've ever been to. It's a great vibe. As far as tech goes I know its got a significant scene there but I don't know how it fares relative to the big players (SF, Seattle, etc). check out http://boulderstartupweek.com/ http://boulderstartupweek.com/ as I think there's a list of companies currently based in boulder. Lots of outdoor activities as well. I personally would live in Boulder and just may do that soon enough =)
- bartonfink 15y agoI live in Denver and really like it. The climate is very agreeable, it's hard to beat the views and the cost of living beats the hell out of the Bay area. Public transportation is relatively weak, if that bothers you. I'm not a business owner and work for a self-funded startup, so I can't comment on VC availability. I believe the tech community is strong and that you wouldn't have much trouble hiring someone if you moved here. There's also the added benefit that asking someone to relocate to Denver isn't as big of an imposition as relocating to Des Moines, for example.