Ryan is already "known" and had a business that was profitable. I'm sure Biz Stone could raise money in Maine. Try being unknown in Orlando and raising money

Ryan is already "known" and had a business that was profitable. I'm sure Biz Stone could raise money in Maine. Try being unknown in Orlando and raising money for a pre-revenue startup. YRMV Also $7 million was raised with an office in Portland, which I'd consider a startup hub.