Comment on Why you shouldn't start a tech company in Silicon ValleyparentComments−tmarmanOP18yThere are plenty of venture-backed companies based in NYC, including many that weren't funded by the many NYC-based VC firms and many by first-time entrepreneurs. E.g., Meetup.com was backed by DFJ in Menlo.−tptacek18yScott Heiferman founded a successful company prior to Meetup, and took funding after the Dean campaign put Meetup on CNN.But look, I'm not saying it's impossible. I'm just saying what you probably already know: Bay VC looks at you funny if you're not in the Bay.
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There are plenty of venture-backed companies based in NYC, including many that weren't funded by the many NYC-based VC firms and many by first-time entrepreneurs. E.g., Meetup.com was backed by DFJ in Menlo.
Scott Heiferman founded a successful company prior to Meetup, and took funding after the Dean campaign put Meetup on CNN.
But look, I'm not saying it's impossible. I'm just saying what you probably already know: Bay VC looks at you funny if you're not in the Bay.