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"In Silicon Valley you decide to start a company then look for ideas. In real America you have an idea that eventually becomes a company." That certainly seems
by dabent 16y ago
"In Silicon Valley you decide to start a company then look for ideas. In real America you have an idea that eventually becomes a company."
That certainly seems to be the case. I know some successful business people locally who didn't have to pivot, or face many of the problems tech/web startups do.
- imperator 16y agoAgreed. I think that was Cringley's best point, and also why I sometimes get frustrated in the valley. Some people say they like ideas here, but what they really like are startups and the effects of the ecosystem.