Writing for VentureBeat, David Brussin, CEO of Monetate in Conshohocken, lays it down:
“Contrary to conventional wisdom, Silicon Valley isn’t the only place to go when you get serious about building a new company in the technology space.
Sure, it’s a great place to start this sort of business, but the case for moving your company there is not as strong as it used to be. I’ve stared, run and sold many companies far from the Valley – with my latest venture firmly based in Philadelphia. Here’s why I’ve avoided ground zero for many tech companies:“
H/T Alex U-A
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