Ask HN: How do I "bet" on Tech City (London's plans for their Silicon Valley)?
As I'm sure most people here are aware, the UK's PM David Cameron has pushed for a plan to create 'Silicon Valley 2.0' or Tech City as he calls it in London.
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20101103-723812.html
http://www.itproportal.com/2011/01/07/uk-government-unveils-200-million-tech-centre-plans/
http://www.number10.gov.uk/news/speeches-and-transcripts/2011/01/prime-ministers-speech-on-economic-growth-58486
I'm personally willing to "bet" on this but don't have the capital resources. Can anyone think of anyways to help foster this growth? That is to say, without having a million pounds to invest into things like infrastructure, real estate, etc.
Cheers!
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[ 3.0 ms ] story [ 12.0 ms ] threadIt doesn't have to be to the tune of millions
Revisit the laws which may put businesses offering free web access at risk of prosecution if users break laws on their networks
Also ease up on the draconian and psychotic levels of policing. Nothing shouts not ready for social advancement more than a angry police man with his knee in your back.
Stop the insane process of thinking every child should have a computer and maybe let them discover these things for themselves in a less structured way.
Finally, promote a change in attitude where discovery is seen as a success
These things could be a start.
I'm excited to see what the UK can do with this idea.