A closer look at startup culture in Texas: A booming state for business
2 Aug 2021
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Throughout the pandemic, Texas has been criticized for how it implemented lockdown regulations and health protocols. Now, Texas has fast become a hub for emerging startups and innovative tech businesses. Today, the four major cities, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio form the Megalopolis hub for upcoming venture capitalists.
While their economy has seen rapid growth in recent years, Texas alone contributes more than $1.9 trillion towards the overall American GDP. With these figures, and more and more major corporations relocating to the state, it’s no wonder some have already pinned Austin as the Silicon Hills of The Lone Star State.
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