SAN MATEO, Calif. , May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following March’s launch of the Draper Innovation Index (DII) Global where new data identified the most promising environments for innovative businesses globally, today, the Draper Hero Institute announced their DII US that compares US states by a variety of metrics and indicators.
“People are mobile. There is a reason why so many startups are moving from California to Texas , Washington and Florida ,” said Tim Draper , Founder of the Draper Hero Institute. “Our new US innovation index aggregates a variety of metrics and indicators including: freedom vs regulations (5G, banking, insurance, historical); venture capital investment and trends; capital gains top tax rate; strength of the tech workforce; strength of education; demographics trends; and high tech employment, in order to assess each state’s ability to support startup creation and success. The DII US will provide a vital resource for businesses, VC’s and state governments to assess their economic vitality.”
The economic recovery from COVID-19 offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for states to attract entrepreneurs and investors, especially in the context of a dramatically changing workplace. Remote work’s now mainstream status, for instance, opens up the competition for tech workers and startups to every single state, not just traditional tech powerhouses.
“The ability to drill-down and understand the Draper…
