Many of the world’s largest tech companies were started by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, but that doesn’t mean that the startup mecca of the world will remain dominant forever. Instead, some argue that Silicon Valley stands in danger of losing its competitive edge to entrepreneurs in other parts of the world. Silicon Valley “has become pampered,” argues technology journalist Sarah Lacy in her new book, Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky. Its “entrepreneurial muscles are getting weaker” at the same time as those in the developing world are getting stronger.
"America [...] despite flaws, its immigration policy still welcomes risk-tolerant entrepreneurs."
Sonia, in all honesty, I wouldn't be too fast on saying that. Today, immigration has became a deal-breaker for entrepreneurs in the U.S.:
I produced a documentary film on the issue that we just released 3 days ago: http://startingupinamerica.com
On a different note, TechNewsWorld should consider making it easier to post comments on the site.
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Is Silicon Valley Losing Its Edge?
Posted by: Sonia Arrison March 2, 2011 05:00 AMMany of the world’s largest tech companies were started by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, but that doesn’t mean that the startup mecca of the world will remain dominant forever. Instead, some argue that Silicon Valley stands in danger of losing its competitive edge to entrepreneurs in other parts of the world. Silicon Valley “has become pampered,” argues technology journalist Sarah Lacy in her new book, Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky. Its “entrepreneurial muscles are getting weaker” at the same time as those in the developing world are getting stronger.
Sonia, in all honesty, I wouldn't be too fast on saying that. Today, immigration has became a deal-breaker for entrepreneurs in the U.S.:
I produced a documentary film on the issue that we just released 3 days ago: http://startingupinamerica.com
On a different note, TechNewsWorld should consider making it easier to post comments on the site.
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