[iamelgringo]

There's a reason that YC is based in Boston and the Valley. The culture of risk, entrepreneurial spirit, invetment and technology in the Valley is like no other place I've ever lived, and that includes 6 states and 3 countries. Not that it's a utopia. It's not. But, if you're going to found a startup, it's the place to be.

I moved here two years ago, and I'm working as a nurse while I finish my CS degree. My goal is to be a serial entrepreneur when I'm done, and I've been setting up my life to do that for 4-5 years now. Since being here, I've received 2 offers for funding in the past 2 years. I've also been offered several introductions to VC's from people I work with in my hospital. I'm not even done with school, and I've barely talked about starting a software business at work without giving specifics. You won't get that any place else on the planet.