Given all the recent confusion and criticism of the US immigration fuc^Wpolicies, I'm wondering what everyone thinks is the best place outside the US to startup, and why?
I know there's a pretty strong startup scene now in Canada and parts of Europe but if you were starting out, which would you prefer? The following reasons are based on my VERY limited understanding and experience with both these places, so feel free to correct, etc.
Vancouver, BC
Pros: Proximity to Seattle/Silicon Valley, good startup/entrepreneurial scene
Cons: Bad weather, Bureaucracy, VCs are more risk-averse compare to SV, labor laws
London, UK
Pros: Burgeoning startup scene, situated mid-way between continental US and Europe (not sure why this is a pro), tech friendly VCs
Cons: Bad weather, labor laws, expensive (!!)
Any other places to consider?
I know there's a pretty strong startup scene now in Canada and parts of Europe but if you were starting out, which would you prefer? The following reasons are based on my VERY limited understanding and experience with both these places, so feel free to correct, etc.
Vancouver, BC
Pros: Proximity to Seattle/Silicon Valley, good startup/entrepreneurial scene
Cons: Bad weather, Bureaucracy, VCs are more risk-averse compare to SV, labor laws
London, UK
Pros: Burgeoning startup scene, situated mid-way between continental US and Europe (not sure why this is a pro), tech friendly VCs
Cons: Bad weather, labor laws, expensive (!!)
Any other places to consider?