Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh, isn't just about building successful businesses, but communities as well. In 2011, he announced that he would invest millions of his own wealth to revive a sprawl of land just north of the neon Vegas strip. Except he wouldn't be polishing up second-rate casinos and motels; he'd be creating a new center for innovation, fostering as many startups as he could pack into this city within a city. Today's startups, like Zappos and Zipcar before them, thrive on the community-based mentality instilled in Downtown Project. With daily events and mentoring programs, the Vegas startup community is able to bounce ideas off each other, improve their products, and learn new insights. Affordable and fun offices, ample coworking spaces, and a supportive community make Downtown Projects one of the biggest things in tech right now.
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