A Tale of Two Tech Towns – Boulder and Bend
Queenstown, a beautiful mountain town, aspires to be a tech hub. The article explores successful examples from the US - Boulder, Colorado and Bend, Oregon. Boulder boasts a strong tech sector with giants like Google having a significant presence. It highlights the importance of a local tech ecosystem, access to talent, and a collaborative community culture. Bend, with its proximity to Silicon Valley, offers a great work-life balance and has seen explosive tech job growth. The article also discusses challenges like affordability and community integration faced by Bend's tech boom.
This article provides valuable insights for Queenstown as it embarks on its journey to becoming a mountain tech hub.
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