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I lived in Cincinnati for a while and I don't have any good things to say about its technology sector. Most of the companies there attempt to foster a 'faux sta
by Sean-Der 14y ago
I lived in Cincinnati for a while and I don't have any good things to say about its technology sector. Most of the companies there attempt to foster a 'faux startup' attitude, but fail at it marvelously. You will see people go on and on about being accepting and looking for 'hackers', but if your anything out of the usual mold your not going to have any luck.
One good example of a Cincinnati startup is http://gigaom.com/2012/05/30/from-cincinnati-to-silicon-valley-dotloop-ceo-explains-his-move/ http://gigaom.com/2012/05/30/from-cincinnati-to-silicon-vall... they seem to be really fostering that ol' Cinci spirit. They send you a codility test and thats it, you don't get much worse than that. I am a little bit biased here as me and my friends went through this experience, but that is just my two cents.
I love the city though, its in a perfect spot. You have great neighborhoods like OTR and Northside. Easy access to stuff across the river in Kentucky. And a lot of college kids coming out of UC and Xavier. If you ever looking for a place that is small enough to have a yard, but big enough to have things to do Cinci is a great place.
- jmathai 14y agoI agree with you on the 'faux startup' attitude. I don't believe it's intentional though. I think it's the result of executives and managers from P&G, Kroger, etc. taking their experience and making that work for start ups. I've talked with these folks and I always leave a little bit dumbfounded. I just don't see how that works though I'm always happy to be proven wrong. I'm not saying nothing great is happening in Cincinnati. I do believe there are probably some great start ups. I am specifically talking about the environment.