But many startups are now choosing to leave the capital city they once flocked to because of the rising cost of living, low funding, and lack of diversity, according to TechCrunch.
Because these things are better in California? Where are they going?
Things are bad for tech (and business in general) but it’s not better anywhere else.
Remote work, despite what many of the Business Journals have been doomsaying, is still very much a viable option. So they don’t have to stay in Texas, and they can operate from wherever.
There’s certainly more diversity in parts of California, and “low funding” may refer to incentives and tax breaks given to companies to do business in an area.
Because these things are better in California? Where are they going?
Things are bad for tech (and business in general) but it’s not better anywhere else.
Easy. Home.
Remote work, despite what many of the Business Journals have been doomsaying, is still very much a viable option. So they don’t have to stay in Texas, and they can operate from wherever.
Where is home? They moved to Austin for a lower cost of living, it’s still significantly lower than most other places.
There’s certainly more diversity in parts of California, and “low funding” may refer to incentives and tax breaks given to companies to do business in an area.
There’s far more diversity in Houston than either one but they’re not moving there.