Startup founders per capita in 2023
As the entrepreneurial landscape continually evolves, so do the cities that are considered great spots for startups.
2023 number from LiveData reveals a shifting paradigm in the distribution of startup founders per capita across U.S. cities.
This dynamic shift raises important questions about what's driving these changes — I believe it’s the post-Covid work-from-anywhere mindset — and what they mean for the future of American entrepreneurship.
1. Miami ⬆️ 5
2. Seattle ⬆️ 3
3. Boston ⬆️ 5
4. Salt Lake City ⬆️ 17
5. Denver ⬆️ 3
6. Atlanta ⬆️ 6
7. Washington, D.C. ⬆️ 4
8. Austin ⬇️ 1
9. Sarasota ⬆️ 37
10. Minneapolis ⬆️ 7
11. Tampa ⬆️ 7
12. Santa Barbara ⬆️ 30
13. Orlando ⬆️ 11
14. Los Angeles ⬇️ 11
15. Dallas ⬇️ 4
16. Bend ⬆️ 29
17. Bay Area ⬇️ 16
18. New York City ⬇️ 16
19. Provo ⬆️ 24
20. Ann Arbor ⬆️ 24
21. Cincinnati ⬆️ 5
22. San Diego ⬇️ 9
23. Richmond ⬆️ 10
24. Chicago ⬇️ 20
25. Nashville ⬇️ 6