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Overview
- Silicon Valley is home to over 20% of software and hardware companies in the world.
- In less than 20 years, Silicon Valley has become the global technology leader.
- Highest average income in U.S.: $42,409.
- Average of five companies go IPO per day.
- Over 1,500 Asian-American Start-up Companies in the Valley. Top thirty of these companies control over $25 billions market capitalization.
- By 2001, Asian-American CEO will increase to 17%.
Start Up
- Average of five companies go IPO per day.
- Among over 1,500 Asian-American start-up companies in the valley, top thiry of these companies control over $25 billions market capitalization
- From 1991 to 1996, among 4,000 new high-tech companies, 27% were owned by Asian or Indian heritage.
- By 2001, Asian-American CEO will increase to 17%
Talent
- UC Berkeley and Standard generate the power for the high-tech industry.
- In addition, over 16,000 MIT graduates have joint the Valley to start-up their dream.
- One-third of engineers were born in foreign countries.
- By 2001, Asian-American CEO will increase to 17%
Investment and Government Regulation
- Availability of financing for high-risk projects allowed many entrepreneurs to receive financing.
- Over 300 Venture Capitals, included 30 Taiwan invested companies, are located in the heart of the Valley.
- 1/6 of world-wide high-tech investment is concentrated in the Silicon Valley
- 30+ Taiwan-based V.C. firms
- Complete legal, accounting, and other consulting services, creating a perfect environment for start-up.
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Market Cap
- Market cap exceeds 900 billions for Silicon Valley's top 150 public high-tech companies.
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