The facts behind Makes Silicon Valley So Special For Entrepreneurs, Start-Ups, and Innovation
Silicon Valley is a special place, a place where dreams come true. What makes Silicon Valley different? Why is it so entrepreneurial? Why do start-ups sprout like weeds here? Innovation is the lifeblood of economies and of nations. GDP growth is often the result. Many other cities and countries have tried to copy Silicon Valley and yet no one has really been able to duplicate its success. This is an insider's answer to these enduring questions. At this point, entrepreneurialism has become ingrained in the local culture. My daughter, who is in elementary school, does not have an annual science fair. Her school has an Invention Convention. The children are not only expected to invent something that makes their lives easier or better, they are expected to write a simple business plan as part of their projects. This is 2nd grade in Silicon Valley! Recently, I attended one of the more popular professional events held in Silicon Valley - Tech Titans of Tomorrow. The title may be ...