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Can You Really Build a Great Tech Firm Outside Silicon Valley?

Both Sides of the Table

That’s convenience when your VC is hoping to write the next $20 million check. Douglas Merrill, the former CIO of Google, is building his next company, ZestCash in LA. Scott Painter , founder of CarsDirect has created TrueCar (backed by GRP Partners). In our regions? Fuggetaboutit – show me the money !