THE RAISE OF SILICON VALLEY

Silicon Valley is now a synonym for innovation and entrepreneurship

💥Here is how it became a $2.8 trillion neighbourhood

Apple, Google and Tesla are only part of the story.🔗



Wellspring: Tech Insider

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