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Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

California feels both very optimistic and somewhat desperate, as many people move to Los Angeles to become movie stars, but only a few succeed.

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Peter Thiel on Stagnation, Innovation, and What Not To Name Your Company | Conversations with Tyler

@ Mercatus Center

Peter Thiel on Stagnation, Innovation, and What Not To Name Your Company | Conversations with Tyler

04/02/15

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

Many aspiring actors and screenwriters in Los Angeles lack discipline and don't know how to sell themselves, which hinders their success.

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Peter Thiel

04/02/15

@ Mercatus Center

Germany is incredibly pessimistic but very comfortable, which contrasts sharply with California's hyper-optimism.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/14/24

@ Y Combinator

There's optimism in San Francisco following recent elections, with hopes for positive changes in the startup environment and a belief that the city can attract the smartest talent globally.

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Y Combinator Cast

08/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Investors in the Bay Area tend to be more optimistic because they have seen startups succeed, which can positively influence your own outlook on your venture.

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Jeffrey Katzenberg

05/24/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

In Hollywood, failing has a stigma that feels personal, while in Silicon Valley, failure is often seen as a learning opportunity. This difference shapes how we approach risk and innovation.

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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

There's a shift in the national spirit, especially in Silicon Valley, where people are feeling optimistic about the future and the potential for growth and creativity to return.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

I had to take a leap of faith moving to California to work at Netflix while my wife was pregnant. It was a challenging but rewarding experience.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

Startups in LA are gaining traction, with more billion-dollar companies emerging there than in New York in recent years.

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OpenAI Cast

05/21/25

@ OpenAI

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.