I understand your micro regional distinction there but it strikes me that most of those enamored with SF cite the weather and/or wonderful lifestyle is a key dr

I understand your micro regional distinction there but it strikes me that most of those enamored with SF cite the weather and/or wonderful lifestyle is a key driver for most people being there. As to Spain, my startup Spreedly is sort of an infrastructure service for payments challenges with global support. I'd say Spain is the most active country we see for startups in Europe (if it's second it's second to the UK). I'm always impressed and also drearily wonder if it's a function of Spain's incredibly high youth unemployment rates. (making a startup more appealing given the dearth of other good options)