In 2017, Amazon launched the largest corporate HQ search in history, promising 50,000 jobs and $5 billion in investment. Out of 238 cities, it ultimately chose Arlington, Virginia—but why? From an unmatched tech talent pipeline and proximity to Washington, DC, to infrastructure, education, and political advantages, this episode dives deep into the strategic calculus behind Amazon’s HQ2 decision. Discover how Virginia outsmarted New York, Boston, and other finalists, and what it reveals about the future of corporate America.
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