Are There Still Good Opportunities for Searchers in California?

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June 30, 2025

by a searcher from McGill University in Montreal, QC, Canada

Is it significantly harder to own and operate a business in California compared to more business-friendly states like Texas? Are deals in CA harder to finance or raise for? Are the downsides worth avoiding entirely, or are there still good opportunities for searchers in California?
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from New York University in San Diego, CA, USA
Yes, there are LOTS of great opportunities in CA. CA is the largest US economic state (by far), 5th GDP globally, it's home for me, I'm pulling in leads now. Yes, government BS can be annoying but there's tons of opportunity too.
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from Yale University in Los Angeles, CA, USA
It's a huge state with millions of businesses. I don't think funding is any harder. The compliance and taxation can be challenging, but not a reason to stay away. In my experience, the trophy for landmines and headaches goes to###-###-#### New Jersey.
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