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Though I may not like it, I believe it. It's unfortunate that with SF's skyrocketing cost of living that we can't spread that out to cheaper and less economical
by xhrpost 12y ago
Though I may not like it, I believe it. It's unfortunate that with SF's skyrocketing cost of living that we can't spread that out to cheaper and less economically fortunate cities.
- exelius 12y agoIt's hard to replicate SV's investor network. VCs in other cities definitely form small communities, but everyone has ties to the valley. If you're in the valley, there is also a critical mass of other companies to provide services -- many VCs use the other companies in their portfolios dogfood each other's products, which helps create networks between founders and engineers as well. There is definitely a critical mass in SV that's really hard to replicate elsewhere. Not that it can't be done; but it's a lot easier to acquire funding and talent in SF than elsewhere. And I say this as someone whose focus is outside the SF area.