Concrete jungles and Silicon Valleys

By leveraging technology and data-driven approaches, startups can help cities optimise resource allocation, improve service delivery, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents

The Silicon Valley narrative holds a contemporary allure that inspires and drives millions of entrepreneurs — a saga of ingenuity, imagination, creativity, and perseverance. Simultaneously, it epitomises the transformation of cities into hubs of opportunity. It serves as both an economic blueprint and a reflection of social challenges stemming from the entrepreneurial boom. For San Francisco, Silicon Valley symbolises the pursuit of excellence in innovation, technology, and human advancement. However, irony unfolds as one confronts the escalating issues of homelessness and poverty in this land of promise. According to the 2024 Silicon Valley Index, the gross domestic product (GDP) share