[johnm]

Bah! Of course you an start up a web startup anywhere.

The issues comes with whether or not you need any of the advantages that come with being in/near one of the hubs that typically require in-person access such as 'smart money' investors, offices where lots of localized talent can work together, etc.

As to your website development consternation... why aren't you building the first versions of it yourself?

In terms of your schooling... is there some reason why you cannot start working on this yourself until you graduate and then go full bore if it still makes sense?