There was, as Gertrude Stein would remark of nearby Bay Area city, Oakland, practically 50 years later, virtually "no there, there." In other words, it was a spot with culture, individuality, or little social depth. But over time, the area became synonymous with a culture of entrepreneurialism and developed into the most significant innovation hotspot on earth. What circumstances, if any, made what was to become considered as “Silicon Valley” exceptional? Will Silicon Valley stay a vibrant community of technological innovation and economic growth, or will it decrease like other formerly thriving U.S. regions?
PUBLICATION DATE: January 30, 2013 PRODUCT #: 813098-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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