A Forbes online article yesterday profiled the tech scene in LA. Yes, Pasadena has Idealab, but we need to do so much more to increase the tech presence here. With venerable institutions such as JPL and Caltech and a highly educated workforce, along with an established business district we have a rough foundation to establish a "Silicon Foothill" (I know, that sounds horrible, but I'm open for suggestions). City council needs to do more to initiate programs to make Pasadena more inviting to tech companies. Aside from a physical beach and the weather, Santa Monica and Pasadena are often compared to each other in terms of livability, amenities, infrastructure, etc. But there's no reason why they should get all the tech money.
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