Local universities are key to a city becoming a tech hub

Sims said that for start-ups, it’s all about the talent, “where the talent’s going and where the talent’s getting trained.” And she says that today’s talented young graduates and recent graduates prefer to work in start-ups more than older companies.

Local universities also play a big role in whether a city will become a successful tech hub.

via A ‘phenomenal’ year for Canada’s young tech companies – Technology & Science – CBC News.