Description: A lot of people have debated Austin's drawbacks for startups. I'm curious to hear what everyone collectively thinks about the issue. ( Edited by jeb512 )  

Link: http://gigaom.com/2008/02/27/recipe-for-a-high-tech-hub/

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Humidity

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Weather

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Lack of growth VC funding

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Too much emphasis on systems management/semiconductor

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Developers don't value stock options

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Major tech employers (Dell, AMD, Freescale) don't pr...

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Flying to SFO for every major meeting

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Lack of bizdev/marketing talent

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Lack of early/seed funding

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B-list ideas

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Lack of tech networking/socializing opportunities

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Too few local VC firms

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Lack of talent

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