Yes. I met more talented developers in a few years working in the Bay than I did in twice that time living in the Northeast. All other problems aside Silicon Va

Yes. I met more talented developers in a few years working in the Bay than I did in twice that time living in the Northeast. All other problems aside Silicon Valley still does have the highest concentration of top talent. My advice: live there for a few years as cheaply as possible, work at 2+ companies, learn everything you can, then get out of dodge.