[derrick_jensen]

I go to UIUC (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign). The engineering startup scene is very active in Champaign and Chicago. ACM@UIUC hosts the largest student-ran tech convention in the Midwest (Reflections Projections), and it is a very nice place to recruit for talent. Having grown up near STL, I don't think the startup scene there is nearly as large. I'd recommend basing yourself around Chicago and recruiting from UIUC if you are looking for new employees.

[irelandcarter]

thanks for sharing! a few of the folks i know well here in silicon valley studied engineering at UIUC and grew up in Clayton, MO. they say a lot of positive things about UIUC too. maybe i'll take a look at their network and see if i can spread the word about the position.