i can see why so many tech bros moved to nyc. sf is boring af esp after "ai gold rush". full of midwits and midtakes. no net new meta that i've not heard online.

i'm more convinced that being in sf only matters if you're:
1. selling/partnering to/with companies in sf
2. have reached eol and looking to get acquired
3. in between raises/vc things


Balaji is right once again. the internet is the new silicon valley

sf dating pool now seems worse than prior. why are tech bros trying to do fashion? they look like idiots. and what's with all the indian dudes wearing leather jackets, boots and earrings with (visibly) ironed/treated/long hair? bros you look like SRK from 90s. grow up ffs.

still better strategy, live in SoCal/PNW. visit often

On an expected value basis, only place you can make $10M+ as an employee.

they move to NYC so they can distract themselves from building

imo highest concentration of serious founders / capita and ecosystem & culture that understands startups. hard to beat