Startup Economist

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Paul O'Brien @seobrien · Jan 30
Trying to be like "Silicon Valley" misunderstands startups. If your city is trying to be a meaningful but generic startup ecosystem, it's likely to fail and certain to fall short for entrepreneurs (and investors). Identify the strengths and acknowledge the weaknesses of your
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Paul O'Brien @seobrien · Jan 27
Countries don't get rich because government manages innovation.
It's because policy stays in the lane that lets entrepreneurs work.

Entrepreneurs turn uncertainty into productivity at scale. Government matters, when limited in how it intervenes.

https://t.co/3fXLP04niR
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Paul O'Brien @seobrien · Jan 9
Since most cities create silos, both within their startup community and by isolating their local economy, join Richard Mort, Alberto Martellini, and I, on February 3rd:
How collaboration enables BOTH local startup development AND opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to
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Head of Public Affairs at @Founding Legislative Consultant and STARTUP ECONOMIST behind @texasstartups Hired to serve entrepreneurs. 📖 https://t.co/opJkFcjeOH

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