When I moved to Silicon Valley, I finally felt at home among people who shared my passion for deep subjects and building, where my interests were celebrated rather than judged.

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.

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.

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

I moved to America, drawn by the exhilarating optimism of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and I believe we are at the beginning of the greatest technological revolution of our lifetimes.

Feeling out of place in Silicon Valley initially made me feel like I didn't belong, but that underdog mentality helped shape who we are today.

When I returned to San Francisco, I was inspired by the explosion of technology connecting people in unprecedented ways, leading me to believe we could leverage these connections for meaningful purposes.

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.

Moving to San Francisco transformed my perspective; being surrounded by other startup founders made me feel supported and motivated, contrasting with my previous environment.