1. The Local Climate for Startups John Cook October 10, 2006

2. Ingredients of a startup hub Money. Smart people. A research institution. Culture of risk taking. Luck. Anchor tenant.

5. Source: O'Reilly Research

6. Where is the money flowing? Software – 22 deals. Biotech – 11 deals. Medical Devices – 10 deals. Telecom – 7 deals. Media/Ent. – 6 deals.

7. Companies tapping VC money Clearwire – telecom Imperium Renewables - energy Mirabilis Medica –medical devices Seredigm Corp. – biotechnology Zillow.com – media.