[shinkim0914]

Yes, it’s still risky. But at least you’re still understood because of the pervasive startup culture in SV. Everyone in SV can relate to startups. I think what’s tough outside of SV is that people don’t relate to startups. People might think you’re just weird.

[baby]

Who cares if your investors are from sv but you’re based elsewhere?

[astrange]

The investors care. Traditionally they wouldn't fund anyone who wasn't in easy reach.

It's also easier to hire employees since they're all in SV.

[QuesnayJr]

There's a strong distance effect, where investors will invest more easily companies located near them. It could be that this will change after a year of experience with doing everything online, but it's been true historically.