Silicon Valley has matured, and many people now come for stability and a great career trajectory. If you want those things, you should not join a startup.

In Silicon Valley, you surround yourself with ambitious individuals who are also working hard to build something meaningful, and this environment celebrates dedication over leisure.

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

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

In Silicon Valley, the default response to a new startup idea is excitement and curiosity about its potential, unlike in many other places where skepticism prevails.

The pressure to perform in Silicon Valley, surrounded by high-achieving companies, can motivate you to accelerate your startup's progress compared to being in a less competitive environment. I realized that the first three years of my startup could have been achieved in six months in Silicon Valley.

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

The true reason startups congregate in Silicon Valley is the culture of ambition and support, rather than just transactional factors like proximity to investors or employees.

The shift in Silicon Valley's vibe is significant, moving away from a monolithic center-left perspective towards a more diverse and potentially optimistic outlook.