"Harsh conditions make the best soldiers". How true is this when this comes to startups? I mean, living in a country with a dead/non-existing startup scene. Bo

"Harsh conditions make the best soldiers". How true is this when this comes to startups? I mean, living in a country with a dead/non-existing startup scene. Bogged down by stupid irrelevant problems like lack of internet access, etc. Can a startup kick off in these conditions? (obviously moving to a better place after initial traction) or does it HAVE to take birth in a thriving startup hub?