Why are entrepreneurs leaving the U.S.?

Re:Why are entrepreneurs leaving the U.S.? by polyfractal on Wednesday November 30, 2011 @12:28PM (#3295833)

I can think of a number of reasons.

-If you make hard-goods, being closer to your manufacturing may be helpful

-Cheaper staffing/skilled labor in non-US countries

-Cheaper cost of living elsewhere

-More corporation-friendly tax regulations

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Re:Why are entrepreneurs leaving the U.S.? by 8bitpal on Wednesday November 30, 2011 @12:36PM (#3295873)

Rationally those are compelling reasons for a business to leave.

But I think personal reasons play a huge role in this decision. A majority of the people tend to only leave when the situation becomes unbearable (or not even then).

What would it take for you to leave your home country/area?

I guess it's hard to say until it actually happens. One reason for me to leave would be an oppressive government, I guess.

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Re:Why are entrepreneurs leaving the U.S.? by ark15 on Wednesday November 30, 2011 @12:58PM (#3295974)

I would add 'Visa issues' to that list that applies to people who are itching to start companies in the US after being here for 5+ years but cannot due to visa restrictions.

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