It has always surprised me that Chicago's tech scene never really took off. I recently left (for a tech job), and it saddened me - Chicago is the best city in the world from June-Sep.
I really wonder why tech doesn't thrive there. Common diagnoses (crime, taxes, regulation) all undoubtedly make an impact - but none are as bad as SF/NY. And frankly, crime and taxes aren't really as bad as the news make them seem.
Meanwhile, it has 3 top-20 tech universities, major employers, huge population, low COL, and so many things to do.
I really wonder why tech doesn't thrive there. Common diagnoses (crime, taxes, regulation) all undoubtedly make an impact - but none are as bad as SF/NY. And frankly, crime and taxes aren't really as bad as the news make them seem.
Meanwhile, it has 3 top-20 tech universities, major employers, huge population, low COL, and so many things to do.
What gives?