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I don't think Chicago is a great place to move to in anticipation of finding a job at a startup. It is, on the other hand, a fantastic place to move to to start one.

Santa Monica is where most of the tech scene is at in LA

What makes you say you'd love to move to Chicago?

I like the vibe of the city. There's a ton of interesting things to do, people pay attention to their appearance, and the architecture is awesome. Plus, it's not ultra-crowded like NYC, which makes real-estate affordable.

Chicago resident here. It's a great city indeed and the startup scene is growing rapidly. Happy to chat/answer any questions you have about it all.

tim at matchist dot com