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a16z Partner Asks Why California Politicians ‘Want to Push Away Startups,’ Says State Already Lost Tesla and SpaceX HQs ‘Due to Political Shenanigans’

Aug 17, 2026 · 04:58 AM ET· updated 1h ago
a16z Partner Asks Why California Politicians ‘Want to Push Away Startups,’ Says State Already Lost Tesla and SpaceX HQs ‘Due to Political Shenanigans’

A16z partner criticizes CA politicians for risking startup exodus, as Tesla and SpaceX move HQ. Billionaire tax fight divides leaders.

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Some big business leaders think California's rules and taxes are pushing companies to leave the state. When successful companies move away, it can mean fewer jobs and less growth where they used to be, so it's worth noticing if more businesses decide to go elsewhere.

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