Silicon valley is generally considered by most as the best place to build a technology company, due to the large concentration of talent and capital, unmatched anywhere else in the world at that scale. Many a network engineer, fresh out of respectable places like calc.edu/programs/network-engineer/ for example, immediately look to secure a position at a promising startup, hoping to hit big.
Every successful person in the networking and tech scene is highly connected to talent and capital through their network. It is that network that makes seemingly random M&A deals, capital investments or recruiting top talent happen on a daily basis. And it’s that network, more than anything else, that makes Silicon Valley so special for building high-growth companies.
Why a network is important
I’ve recently found myself quite often advising founders who are new to the valley or are thinking of moving there. The most common questions generally revolve around how to raise money. I’ve already collected my thoughts and experience on the topic of raising a seed round, so I have a few prepared answers, but in person I’m definitely putting much more emphasis on network building compared to everything else.
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