The DC Tech Sector
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-03-12/dc-tech-sector
As sequestration starts to ripple through the Washington region, one sector could see a silver lining: tech start-ups. Experts say if big government contractors cut jobs, talented workers could migrate toward smaller start-ups that don't depend on Uncle Sam for work. We look at how local leaders' efforts to help start-ups take root here could begin to pay dividends.
Guests
David Zipper
Director, Business Development and Outreach, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Bill Flook
Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal
Donna Harris
co-founder, 1776
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It's good that they have a large pool of potential employees, but to what extent does the tech sector depend on the federal government for business? What are the effects on the tech sector if the economy starts sliding into recession again?
Affordable or inexpensive hi speed broadband. If u build it they will come.