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Sam Lessin

05/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

Silicon Valley has historically struggled with operations, and as business complexity increases, it's becoming harder to succeed.

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The Truth About AI: Sam Lessin’s Contrarian Take

@ Joe Lonsdale

The Truth About AI: Sam Lessin’s Contrarian Take

05/17/25

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Reid Hoffman

06/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Silicon Valley's success stems from intersecting technology invention with business invention, which includes network effects and new business models.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

Creating another Silicon Valley is challenging due to the need for a dense network effect that fosters entrepreneurship.

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Justin Kan

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Silicon Valley has matured, and many people now seek stability and a clear career path, which is not typically found in startups.

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Eric Migicovsky

06/14/19

@ Y Combinator

Silicon Valley has an unparalleled network of smart tech people who can help you succeed.

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Eric Migicovsky

06/14/19

@ Y Combinator

The network in Silicon Valley is crucial for startups, providing opportunities for collaboration and support that are hard to find elsewhere.

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Eric Migicovsky

06/14/19

@ Y Combinator

Salaries at big tech companies in Silicon Valley are high, making it harder to recruit talent.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/16/25

@ Y Combinator

The previous wave of tech-enabled services startups struggled due to low gross margins and complex operations, which hindered their scalability.

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Severin Hacker

05/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

Opening an office in Silicon Valley can create a talent funnel that leads to losing your best employees to other companies.

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Balaji Srinivasan

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

The argument that Silicon Valley is the cause of economic problems is incoherent; instead, the real issue lies with the rising costs associated with the paper belt's influence.