Idk. I worked for a massive company that is as east coast as they come. We'd still get free swag all the time. Usually for participating in events or coming to

Idk. I worked for a massive company that is as east coast as they come. We'd still get free swag all the time. Usually for participating in events or coming to talks and stuff. Same thing with the startup I worked for, and the midsize/small company I work for now. From my experience, this is not how it is outside the bubble of SV.