6 reasons why you should start your company in New York instead of Silicon Valley

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When it comes to building a company, choosing the appropriate location to launch is an important decision, but also a daunting one. While entrepreneurs have traditionally swarmed to Silicon Valley to kick off their companies, more and more founders are thinking beyond California's borders .

Among their top choices is New York, where the city is leading the way when in terms of both venture capital spending and female entrepreneurship.

If you're considering launching a company, here are the top 6 reasons why you should consider launching in the Big Apple: