Point being - there are a lot of factors outside of one's control that affects one risk adversity * having a place to live if you go broke * a place within so

Point being - there are a lot of factors outside of one's control that affects one risk adversity * having a place to live if you go broke * a place within some manageable travel distance ( i.e. same state/country/continent ) * a place where you will feel a warm sense of welcome * a place where you will have creature comforts: a comfortable bed, a private room, an bathroom with minimal wait times * a place where you don't need to contribute to living expenses, at least not right away and not until you can get back on your feet * a place which is a good launching point for your next career * (US) health care Successful founders I know have all of these - every last one.