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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025 Prove Size Doesn't Matter
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / May 19, 2025 / GoDaddy New GoDaddy data reveals unexpected hotspots fueling the United States' entrepreneurial spirit Originally published on GoDaddy Newsroom GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) today revealed the United States' Most Entrepreneurial Cities of 2025. The rankings demonstrate both small and large cities are driving innovation, with unexpected underdogs emerging as entrepreneurial powerhouses alongside traditional business hubs. Top 10 Most Entrepreneurial Cities in the data from the GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab (formerly Venture Forward), a seven-year-old initiative that studies small business activity across the country, the 2025 ranking was determined following an analysis of cities with the highest number of new ventures created during the previous calendar year. City Number of newbusinessescreated Growth yearover year San Francisco, CA 173,054 122 % Los Angeles, CA 153,681 50 % Denver, CO 63,010 56 % Oklahoma City, OK 11,180 21 % Frankfort, IL 10,370 16 % Ontario, CA 9,789 100 % Wilmington, DE 8,811 14 % Wilmington, NC 6,734 36 % Katy, TX 6,660 12 % Alameda, CA 6,300 83 % So, what does this mean? The Bay is back. Known as an innovation powerhouse, San Francisco leads the ranking with over 173,000 small businesses added, fueled by its deep-rooted tech culture, access to venture capital and highly skilled workforce. While neither San Francisco nor Alameda would have made the top 10 in 2024, both cities catapulted the Bay Area to this year's leaderboard. Suburban markets are booming. Several smaller, suburban cities clinched a spot in the top 10, despite competing with well-known, large urban cities across the country. Frankfort, Ontario, Katy, and Alameda all emerged as new hotspots and challenge the idea of where entrepreneurship thrives. Wilmington is trending. There are 88 cities in the U.S. named Washington, and yet it's two cities named Wilmington that made the top 10. Wilmington appears to be becoming a name synonymous with small business. Is California the new epicenter for small businesses? Despite its reputation for high costs, GoDaddy data shows multiple California cities are seeing significant entrepreneurial growth. With four cities on the list, California edges out other states with its increase in small business starts. "Small businesses are vital in fueling growth across the country, but they don't always get recognized for how much they punch above their weight," said Gourav Pani, president, Independents at GoDaddy. "These rankings show new businesses emerging from every corner of the country, and entrepreneurs are proving they can succeed anywhere." You can find additional data on the 2025 Most Entrepreneurial Cities and read more about those ranked in the top 10 on GoDaddy's website. About the GoDaddy Small Business Research LabThe GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab (formerly known as Venture Forward) analyzes more than 20 million online businesses with a digital presence, defined by a unique domain and active website. Most of these businesses employ fewer than ten people, classifying them as microbusinesses. Since 2018, the program has surveyed more than 50,000 entrepreneurs, making it a leading source of data and insights on microbusiness trends. To learn more, visit About GoDaddyGoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo™, the company's AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy's expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from GoDaddy on Contact Info:Spokesperson: GoDaddyWebsite: info@ SOURCE: GoDaddy View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Strap In: GoDaddy Reveals 2025 Super Bowl Spot
Originally published on GoDaddy Newsroom TEMPE, Ariz., February 5, 2025 /3BL/ -- GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) debuted its Super Bowl commercial today, featuring GoDaddy Airo® and two-time EMMY® award-nominated actor Walton Goggins. The ad, titled 'Act Like You Know,' showcases how GoDaddy Airo® brings small business ideas like Walton Goggins Goggle Glasses to life through AI, giving entrepreneurs the tools to look and feel like they know what they're doing. 'When we set out to tell the story of empowering entrepreneurs with GoDaddy Airo, we knew we wanted to tell that story through the lens of an actual entrepreneur,' said GoDaddy Chief Marketing Officer Fara Howard. 'Walton was the perfect partner—he had a passion for entrepreneurship and eyewear, and GoDaddy Airo could help him bring it to life. This campaign is all about proving that with the right AI tools, anyone can build a business and confidently feel like they know what they're doing. We're proud to show the value of GoDaddy Airo to a massive audience on game day.' GoDaddy Airo® Drives the Return to Big Game Advertising In 180 countries and counting, GoDaddy Airo ® is an AI-powered experience that enables entrepreneurs to establish and grow their online presence by generating domain names, logos, fully built websites and marketing, social media content and commerce capabilities. With more than 3 million customers tapping into the power of GoDaddy Airo® in the U.S. alone, its impact on small businesses inspired GoDaddy's return to Super Bowl advertising after an eight-year hiatus. Walton Goggins Goggle Glasses: An Example of the Power of GoDaddy Airo® Goggins is known for his scene-stealing performances in 'Fallout,' 'The Righteous Gemstones,' 'Vice Principals,' 'The Hateful Eight,' 'Justified' and the upcoming season of 'The White Lotus.' As an actor, Goggins can make you believe he knows what he's doing in just about any role—from a post-apocalyptic bounty hunter to a power-hungry vice principal—even when he doesn't. But his toughest job yet isn't one he plays onscreen; it's his real-life role as a small business owner. Walton launched Walton Goggins Goggle Glasses last year, offering retro-futuristic hybrid eyewear. GoDaddy Airo® helped his Goggle Glasses brand create a logo, website and social content, transforming an idea into a business like a seasoned pro. Small business owners like Goggins can focus on what they do best and let GoDaddy Airo®, using the power of AI, take care of the rest. 'As an entrepreneur, you need more than just an idea—you need the confidence and know-how to turn that idea into something,' said Walton Goggins. 'For me, that's where GoDaddy Airo came in. It filled in the gaps and made Walton Goggins Goggle Glasses a reality.' The Spot: 'Act Like You Know' The ad opens with a close-up of Goggins. 'Actors. We can make you believe we know what we're doing, when in fact, we do not.' Various scenes depict Goggins playing roles he could not perform in real life, first as a detective absentmindedly traipsing through a sensitive crime scene. Then he's an astronaut floating inside a space station, where he manipulates complex controls and admits, 'I have no idea what these buttons do,' as he accidentally launches a fellow astronaut into deep space. Next, he's a race car driver, dramatically shifting gears…in a car that he's inadvertently driving backwards. The spot shifts to Goggins entering his office, where boxes of Walton Goggins Goggle Glasses line the walls. There he acknowledges working as a small business owner is his hardest role yet. That's because 'I have no idea what I'm doing… but GoDaddy Airo® does, using AI to build a logo, website and social content.' Goggins confidently shows off his beautiful website created with GoDaddy Airo®. Wearing his signature namesake eyewear, Goggins declares: 'If your goggles ain't Goggins, they don't belong on your noggins.' Goggins then delivers the ad's final line: 'With GoDaddy Airo, it's like you know what you're doing.' The spot also features a cameo appearance by Auguste Goldman, a GoDaddy veteran of nearly 18 years, as a police officer behind Goggins at the fake crime scene. Goldman has worn many hats throughout the years, including Chief Technology Officer, Chief People Officer and head of the company's award-winning Care & Services team. Now he can add 'Super Bowl extra' to the list. What to Expect During the Big Game and Beyond GoDaddy's 30-second ad will air during the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter of the game on February 9. The spot is also now available on GoDaddy's YouTube, X, Instagram and Facebook channels. GoDaddy also released an extended version available on YouTube. The Super Bowl moment begins a yearlong, multi-channel marketing campaign in the U.S. across television, over-the-top (OTT) services, YouTube, out-of-home, social media and influencer marketing. The campaign, featuring Goggins, will continue highlighting GoDaddy Airo® as the ultimate small business partner. About GoDaddy GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo™, the company's AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy's expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit
