Major players in the information technology business could easily destabilize the bitcoin market by switching on and off huge networks of mining computers. 

I am a bit of a gadget guy.John CoreyI like your choice of software.

They are doing pretty cool things with some cutting edge technologies.

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While I'm open to local opportunities, the Bay Area at first glance seems a bit competitive for me with my full-time job in technology and somewhat modest amount of income earmarked for a first acquisition, and I suspect there might be clearer opportunities for solid cash flow elsewhere.

I know Sharad does it with technology but he built his systems in place before moving to California from IL.

And many of these firms are hiring talent of all ages certainly, but in the area of robotics, sciences and other technology fields, a lot of young urban professionals are coming from CMU and need places to live close to these businesses.

Many advancements in manufacturing technology were made there, the city was flush with startup capital, and it became a magnet for the brightest minds who wanted to be on the cutting edge.

Civil engineer (with a focus on structural design) by degree, Technology Consultant by day. 

With technology and the ability for folks to work remotely, people are able to move here, to a place historically lacking jobs.