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