Nobody seemed to mention (in a quick read) that the local/legal environment influences whether startups fly or not. Boston was a startup hub well before Silicon Valley was flying, but it's my understanding that IP and labor law in MA is (far?) more favorable to the employer than the employee - as compared to California.
If you're going to look for an environment that has "movement" of ideas and people, the environment has to be conducive to this. California has done well, but might strangle itself on commuting costs, the lack of infrastructure and the costs of living there.
It'll be hard for states to favor new vs. old businesses, but there's 50 of them out there, and a number of them will probably give it a go at some point.
If you're going to look for an environment that has "movement" of ideas and people, the environment has to be conducive to this. California has done well, but might strangle itself on commuting costs, the lack of infrastructure and the costs of living there.
It'll be hard for states to favor new vs. old businesses, but there's 50 of them out there, and a number of them will probably give it a go at some point.