I agree that easy to access funding of some sort is a huge factor. However, I still think that, given access to funding, the point made by the article stands.

I agree that easy to access funding of some sort is a huge factor. However, I still think that, given access to funding, the point made by the article stands. Wherever your funding comes from. Because there is a huge difference in the size and enthusiasm of different markets and that is a massive factor in sales. But good point. Many of these articles seem to take things like money and contacts for granted.