According to data from Technet, there are 25 notable US cities that are fostering startup growth outside of the top ten tech hubs. With cities like Provo, San Jose, Richmond, and Worcester making the list, you know that the startup boom has truly spread across the entire country. And that, says Linda Moore, president and CEO of TechNet, is a good thing. While promoting innovation and supporting local startups is important, the value of a thriving startup ecosystem is undeniable when it comes to creating jobs. With all the talk of bringing employment back to Americans, the best thing to do is to invest in startup culture. The Metro Startup Economy Index, which was used to score these cities, was calculated by taking the percentage of job postings in a metro area containing the word “startup.” That percentage is then normalized by dividing by the median percentage for all metro areas analyzed, giving them the Metro Startup Economy Index for each metro area. You can find the top 25 “Next in Tech” startups below and make sure to check out the infographic from TechNet as well to get a better idea of the potential tech hubs in this country.
The 25 “Next in Tech” Cities
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