“Education levels, knowledge workers, and the like tell us a lot about how smart metros are. But for my money, it’s real dollar investment in venture-capital-backed startups that show us where America’s true high-tech spots are.”
Richard Florida, urbanist, entrepreneur, and author, from CityLab.com. He cites data that San Diego ranked sixth in the nation for venture capital investment, with around $1.5 billion.
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