On: Only 6 of the 20 largest software companies are in...

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But it's no worse than any other place. Meaning that if you had to pick anywhere, you'd pick the Valley.

[fizx → sachinag]

Well, a large software company has varying needs, some of which may not be met well in the Valley. For example, Zappos started in SF, but moved to Las Vegas for the lower cost of living.

[sachinag → fizx]

No, sir, they moved to Vegas to avoid sales tax on shipping to CA residents. They no longer have a CA nexus.

[rjurney → sachinag]

If I were a large software company, and I had to pick a headquarters... I would not pick Silicon Valley.

[kevbin → rjurney]

That depends on what incentives you could wring out of the state and local governments.

If you're a large company, you were once a small company and there's been no place better than silicon valley to grow-up as a young company. I think this is changing.