The self-proclaimed original start up of the Silicon Valley isn't a tech company—it's actually San Jose State University. 

For more than 160 years, the institution has met the needs of students in all areas and plays a key role in the revitalizing downtown San Jose. 

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined in-person at History San Jose located in the Pacific Hotel Building with San Jose State University Provost Vincent Del Casino.

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The self-proclaimed original start up of the Silicon Valley isn't a tech company—it's actually San Jose State University. 
For more than 160 years, the institution has met the needs of students in all areas and plays a key role in the revitalizing downtown San Jose. 
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined in-person at History San Jose located in the Pacific Hotel Building with San Jose State University Provost Vincent Del Casino.
Sundry Photography / Getty Images

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