HN trends to think there's nothing else besides Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and Silicon Valley startups. Truth is, there are tens of thousands small so

HN trends to think there's nothing else besides Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and Silicon Valley startups. Truth is, there are tens of thousands small software shops all around the world, working on - in HN's opinion - "mundane" software like machine controllers, production management software, ERP systems, etc. without collecting and indirectly selling all personal data they can get their hands on.