Tech Founders and Migration: To the U.S. or Out of It?

Two Migration Paths for Tech Founders — Into or Out of the U.S.

I’ve noticed something over the years: tech founder migration falls into two clear camps:
— Those trying to get into the U.S.
— And those trying to get out.

Peter Thiel: From California to Miami — and Maybe Further

Peter Thiel touched on this in a recent interview with Joe Rogan.

1. During COVID, Thiel joined the exodus from California to Miami - chasing simple pleasures: lower taxes, looser laws, and better weather.
2. Now he’s considering moving even further - out of the U.S. altogether. His reasoning: every country has its own issues. Simpler countries have different trade-offs: freedom of speech (as if the U.S. is a shining beacon of that), safety, and more. His short list? New Zealand and Costa Rica. (Ocean proximity clearly a key filter.)

So, Which Direction Are You Headed?