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That's a crappy characterization of a place, if I've ever heard one. It's a fine place, but nobody thinks "You know, I'm going to become a tech billionaire the
by seiji 12y ago
That's a crappy characterization of a place, if I've ever heard one.
It's a fine place, but nobody thinks "You know, I'm going to become a tech billionaire then live in Austin for the rest of my life."
It's a fallback city. When you realize you can't make it in SF or NYC or other collapsing-under-wealth locales, Austin looks like a safer alternative.
- arbuge 12y agoWay too negative. Austin is a great city in many ways, and a better place to build some kinds of businesses than the big cities you mention. I don't know about your claim on how tech billionaires think - from your first post, it's safe to conclude you're not a tech billionaire so this is likely just your conjecture. I can tell you for a fact that some people have become tech billionaires in Austin. Michael Dell for instance.
- seiji 12y agoAbsolutely right. When I think success, I think Michael Dell.
- CyberDildonics 12y agoWhen I think success, I think venting frustrations with my own shortcomings on internet message boards.
- santaclaus 12y agoI'd take Austin of SF and NYC any day. Nice hot weather, delicious brisket, people are actually nice...