As a Computer Engineering student in the SLC area (Provo), I'm surprised that SLC is characterized by "hardware hackers". Maybe he means embedded systems guys, because digital and analog design jobs are much less common than software positions around here.
"The Vegas Tech scene that I encountered revealed a burgeoning entrepreneurial community anxious to collaborate with an openness to sharing ideas and pursuits with others."
Damn proud to be part of this.
Having spent the last 3 years in SLC, it's amazing to see the growth that is going on in both locations. Vegas specifically though, the momentum that #vegastech has is like nothing else I've ever seen.