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.

I heard about Silicon Valley and was drawn to the environment where everyone was obsessed with building and technology.

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

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.

I moved to Silicon Valley right after graduate school, not knowing anyone, and faced terrible market timing as the internet bubble was collapsing.

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.

In Silicon Valley, there's often a bias towards engineering teams, which can lead to other teams feeling undervalued.

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

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.