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Balaji Srinivasan

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

The ultimate counterargument to the criticism of Silicon Valley is not just to respond with voice but to emphasize the importance of exit in various forms. We want to show what a society run by Silicon Valley would look like without affecting those who believe the current system is beneficial.

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Balaji Srinivasan at Startup School 2013

@ Y Combinator

Balaji Srinivasan at Startup School 2013

10/26/13

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Balaji Srinivasan

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

Silicon Valley's ultimate exit means building an opt-in society outside the US that is run by technology.

Balaji Srinivasan

10/26/13

@ Y Combinator

Silicon Valley is shaped by exit, dating back to the founding of Fairchild Semiconductor and the traitorous eight, highlighting the importance of non-compete agreements not being enforceable in California.

Sequoia Capital Cast

12/05/24

@ Sequoia Capital

The Silicon Valley mentality emphasizes a win-win attitude, focusing on creating value together rather than just dividing existing resources.

Reid Hoffman

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

One harmful myth in Silicon Valley is that an open capital market is beneficial for entrepreneurs; it actually increases competition for talent and relevance.

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.

Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

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.

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.

Robin Sloan

11/30/17

@ Y Combinator

I wanted to depict Silicon Valley today without resorting to the common narrative of just burning it all down; I aim for a more nuanced perspective.

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.