| My $0.02 of going to SV... + Networking + Networking some more! + More chance of random meetings with people who can/will help you. + Vibrant community + Continuous critique / constructive criticism from learned
others (esp in startup community) + Motivation through environment + Sunshine (and good weather almost all year round) + Parties held by other startups and tech companies + "Cool" factor of being in SV + Change of scene from where you spent most/lots of your life (its good to travel and work in various places) + Lots of tech events more accessible in USA - Losing focus from product development to relocation issues - Losing time getting to market - Time & effort to move (find accommodation, offices, visas) - Initial costs & expenditure (Can spend on product instead) - Leaving friends & family - Shifting equipment (servers, printers, monitors, etc) unless hosted online or cheaper to (re)buy/replicate in SV. ...so basically I would say if you are able to go, then go. Also I have never met antone who regretted going but have met several people who have regretted not going. |