There is "good talent" literally all over the world, that's the point. We hear stories about people moving from all over the place, to be in SF and the ridicul

There is "good talent" literally all over the world, that's the point. We hear stories about people moving from all over the place, to be in SF and the ridiculous salaries, and simultaneously how it's so expensive to live there, and then how it's expensive to hire/retain "good talent". Both sides of the fence are to blame for this ridiculous catch-22 of bullshit. But ultimately, thats what startups are all about isnt it? Burning through insane amounts of money for no real gain. Why am I so surprised the same logic applies to the salaries of their workers.