Here at ReadWriteStart, we frequently profile cities outside Silicon Valley that are thriving hot-spots for tech entrepreneurship. Our "Never Mind the Valley" series has featured cities like Austin, London, Montreal, New York, and Boulder.

These cities tend to have strong business climates, but in particular they offer a strong community for startups - often, but not always, centered on universities. Frequently, these communities provide startup incubator or accelerator programs, or at the very least some sort of mentorship opportunities so that new entrepreneurs can work with those more established in the industry.