Shortly after 2008 till around 2017 was when Silicon Valley, HN, and the start-up world in general surged heavily. Now I think most people agree it's behind it

Shortly after 2008 till around 2017 was when Silicon Valley, HN, and the start-up world in general surged heavily. Now I think most people agree it's behind it's ceiling point. (most != all) Of course before the first internet bubble also companies succeeded, but then when the bubble burst there was a dry phase.