Based on personal experience I would say that tech companies in NYC have a huge disadvantage because they're competing with hedge funds and investment banks for

Based on personal experience I would say that tech companies in NYC have a huge disadvantage because they're competing with hedge funds and investment banks for engineering talent. First, I think absolutes are silly. Except for the previous statement. And the recursion that follows. Second... there's plenty of technical supply available in NYC. I don't think there's going to be hedgie/i-bank demand for talent anytime soon.