If funding is a path that you'll be taking, I think anywhere for SV is pretty close to a dead zone. So, unless it's a part-time "hobby startup", build somethin

If funding is a path that you'll be taking, I think anywhere for SV is pretty close to a dead zone. So, unless it's a part-time "hobby startup", build something that has a baked-in business model (i.e. something that people will BUY). That will allow you to bootstrap somewhat effectively.