STEM education
diverse population
startup culture
technology conferences
traffic congestion
proximity to Pacific Ocean
diverse cuisine
hackathons
venture capital investment
startup incubators
angel investors
innovation hubs
diverse tech ecosystem
diverse workforce
high cost of housing
high cost of living
high salaries
incubators and accelerators
mild Mediterranean climate
patent filings
proximity to San Francisco Bay
public transportation (Caltrain, VTA)
tech giants
tech meetups
unicorn startups