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Austen Allred

04/03/19

@ Y Combinator

I believe the best high-growth companies will still be built in Silicon Valley, while the best educational institutions can be remote.

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A CS Education That's Free Until You Get a Job - Austen Allred of Lambda School

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A CS Education That's Free Until You Get a Job - Austen Allred of Lambda School

04/03/19

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Mustafa Suleyman

09/04/23

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The concentration of talent in major cities like Silicon Valley will likely remain for the foreseeable future, as they attract the best minds in AI and software engineering.

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Wade Foster

08/19/17

@ Y Combinator

The media often perpetuates the myth that the best companies are located in Silicon Valley, primarily because they cover venture-backed companies more frequently.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

I believe that the knowledge and talent from Silicon Valley are gradually spreading to other regions, which is a positive development.

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Eric Migicovsky

06/14/19

@ Y Combinator

You should probably move your company to Silicon Valley if your customers are there or if you believe that Silicon Valley companies will be your best first customers.

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Reid Hoffman

04/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Location matters for founders; great founders seek out networks that are essential for their specific challenges, and Silicon Valley is strong in certain areas but not all.

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Eric Migicovsky

06/14/19

@ Y Combinator

Experiencing a high-density tech environment in Silicon Valley can lead to valuable connections and insights that significantly benefit early-stage companies.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

@ Y Combinator

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.

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Tikhon Bernstam

09/09/17

@ Y Combinator

I learned that many international startup scenes are trying to replicate Silicon Valley, but it's more effective to focus on niche markets and build supportive communities.

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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.