Laura Rich

Why You Should Start a Company in... Portland, Oregon

Long known as one of the most livable cities in the country (with plenty of high-octane coffee to be had), Portland is now building a reputation for innovation, as well. READ MORE›

Why You Should Start a Company in... Philadelphia

Fiesty as ever, Philly's famous Brotherly Love now extends to the innovating business community.READ MORE›

Why You Should Start a Company in... New Orleans

The Saints recently marched in clutching the Lombardi Trophy and the good times certainly don't end there. Now is a very active time for Big Easy entrepreneurship. READ MORE›

Why You Should Start a Company in... Los Angeles

The City of Angels also includes the kind that invest.READ MORE›

Why You Should Start a Company in… Chicago

President Obama is not the only leader who has thrived in the Windy City. READ MORE›

Why You Should Start a Company in… Austin

Among other things, Austin has brought us incredible grub, South by Southwest and more than its share of excellent startup companies. READ MORE›

Why You Should Start a Company in… Boston

Beantown is seriously back in the innovation game.READ MORE›

Why You Should Start a Company in... Seattle

There's more to Seattle than Microsoft these days--much more.READ MORE›

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Why You Should Start a Company in... New York

In this series, we talk to leading figures in their communities about what makes them tick. Here, part two of our five-part series.READ MORE›

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Why You Should Start a Company in... Boulder

It used to be, if you were serious about starting a tech company, you went to Silicon Valley. But emerging entrepreneurial hubs around the country are giving startup aspirants options. In this series, we talk to leading figures in ...READ MORE›