I hope this doesn't spark off another round of NYC vs. SV arguments[1]- there is no empirically "right" answer. Both have strengths and weaknesses, and the choice is all about what you want as a person, and what you want for your startup.
Don't be fooled into thinking that SV will be the saviour of your dreams (the guy living out of his car comes to mind), but also don't think that NYC is an instant shortcut to making it big. I'm in New York and I wouldn't have it any other way. But I'm just one person.
[1] I think these arguments are always worse because of the time difference. As I write this, it's 10am here in NYC and the thread is 100% New Yorkers. In three hours time Californians will start logging in and be horrified at the overwhelmingly one-sided view, and start responding.
I'm the guy living from his car. I never implied that Silicon Valley will make me a success (or be my savior). I simply said that there are a lot of advantages to being there. I don't think one can argue against that.
Don't be fooled into thinking that SV will be the saviour of your dreams (the guy living out of his car comes to mind), but also don't think that NYC is an instant shortcut to making it big. I'm in New York and I wouldn't have it any other way. But I'm just one person.
[1] I think these arguments are always worse because of the time difference. As I write this, it's 10am here in NYC and the thread is 100% New Yorkers. In three hours time Californians will start logging in and be horrified at the overwhelmingly one-sided view, and start responding.