I'm in New York and don't intend to go to the valley any time soon. Four reasons: a) The compensation game is less ridiculous here. With pressure from the fina

I'm in New York and don't intend to go to the valley any time soon. Four reasons: a) The compensation game is less ridiculous here. With pressure from the finance industry, all companies (including startups) tend to offer decent salary and don't over-rely on equity compensation. b) I don't like driving. From my limited experiences, it seems that it's necessary to (occasionally) drive in the Valley. c) SV seems way over-hyped. Yes, people are building some cool things—but far more people are just making knock-off apps and it's all a bit of a bubble. When the tech bubble pops, SV will be hit the hardest. d) I don't want to live in a (tech) monoculture. It's interesting interacting with people from other industries and living in a real metropolis.