Things a city needs to become a startup hub

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It’s common sense that being part of a thriving startup community can bring immense advantages to your own project. Yet, not all startup founders have the opportunity or desire to move to Silicon Valley, New York, London, Beijing, or any of the other big startup hubs. By Abdo Riani.

If you are serious about building a tech startup, it’s a great idea to create a strong connection with at least one investor, mentor, or partner located in an active startup hub.

In this article, we’ll talk about how to find a productive compromise. The article captures:

  • Access to knowledge
  • Connectedness and access to talent
  • Access to capital

Being connected to a thriving ecosystem is a crucial factor for the success of any startup project. It’s hard to be successful in a high-value-added field if you have to start by reinventing the wheel, so access to fellow successful startup founders, mentors, and knowledgeable partners is an advantage that’s hard to compensate for. Good read.

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