There is definitely a distinction! The startup scene (Minibar/Open Coffee/TC Europe events etc) were great in the early months when I would happily listen to an

There is definitely a distinction! The startup scene (Minibar/Open Coffee/TC Europe events etc) were great in the early months when I would happily listen to anybody and their pitch. However, I can count on the palm of my hand the number of useful connections I made. In contrast, the tech scene - something you get into by producing/shipping - has been fantastic. We don't have a full time sales person, depending on referrals and introductions.