Yes, SF has physical limitations related to the geography being surrounded by water on three sides and mountains on the fourth side. Starting a 2nd Stripe Head

Yes, SF has physical limitations related to the geography being surrounded by water on three sides and mountains on the fourth side. Starting a 2nd Stripe Headquarters in Downtown San Jose near the proposed Didiron Transit Village like Google is would be huge [1]. Those without kids will be able to live in Downtown San Jose which is going through a mild renaissance (i.e. area around San Pedro Market) and those with kids will be able to commute in from Morgan Hill/Gilroy in 20 minutes, and Modesto in 20 minutes once HSR arrives. Execs/VCs could take Caltrain or an easy non-rush hour drive on 280 to shuttle between SF and SJ. Downtown Sacramento is also pretty happening downtown these days with a mix of trendy historical areas that could easily go hipster. And has UC Davis providing a strong student inflow to the area. [1] https://www.curbed.com/2017/12/5/16738120/google-san-jose-campus-silicon-valley https://www.curbed.com/2017/12/5/16738120/google-san-jose-ca...