Union Square Ventures was the only firm that recognized our potential and invested in us, despite the skepticism from others.

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.

You should consider moving your startup to Silicon Valley if your first customers will be here, as it makes sense to be close to them.

In the past, there was a negative perception of starting a company in San Francisco, as it was believed that serious entrepreneurs should base their companies in the suburbs instead.

When starting Eventbrite, we chose to base the company in San Francisco, defying conventional wisdom that suggested we should be near Stanford to attract the best talent.

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.

European founders are aware of the challenges they face and many want to move to Silicon Valley, but relocating is not as simple as packing your bags due to emotional and legal burdens.

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.

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.