Silicon Valley is not 'magical'

Jacob Penderworth -

Drew Olanoff, writing for The Next Web:

Everyone talks about becoming the “Silicon Valley of XXXX” and that’s the wrong way to go about it. I love what’s happening in New York City right now, it excites me every time we write about a company who makes the city its home. It’s further proof that it doesn’t matter where you are geographically, as long as you have the talent, heart, and passion to create, you’re going to do just fine.

I think Mexico City will end up doing just fine too, and it won’t require a pilgrimage to a certain handful of cities in California.


Well put, sir. I've always thought that Silicon Valley is not a special place for startups or innovative technology. All we need to do is start something great in our hometown -- or anywhere for that matter -- and it will become the next Silicon Valley. Some people create amazing iPhone apps in their living rooms, and that's just what we need. Why must you move to a new city and follow the history that's been made there when you can make it somewhere else? Be original!