As I went around to the different events, I made it my mission to track down everybody from panel speakers all the way to average attendees who live and work in Seattle. Each of them got the same, two-part question: “What is it that makes the Seattle tech ecosystem noteworthy? What keeps you living and working in Seattle over another ecosystem like Silicon Valley?” So, what makes Seattle so great? Well, I don’t want to spoil the fun of reading what these amazing entrepreneurs had to say, but if you ask me it’s the people. I’ve toured multiple tech ecosystems in the US, and truly none of them are like Seattle – it’s the epitome of unique. Here’s what 12 different Seattle Startup Week attendees had to say about the city’s vibrant tech ecosystem: Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Startup Week content series brought to you by Chase for Business. Startup Week is celebration of entrepreneurs in cities around the globe. Chase for Business is everything a business needs in one place, from expert advice to valuable products and services. Image Credit: I took this image
