San Diego isn’t Silicon Valley. And that’s fine by me.

https://medium.com/on-startups/ce2a0af226c0

by joelle • 13 years ago

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joelle2• 13 years ago

"...we can build San Diego into a Virginia or a Philly: a place to be inspired by other smart people who are building sustainable lifestyles, profitable products, and happy families. That’s where I want to live."

Love this. People rarely talk about tech startups and sustainable lifestyles/happy families in the same vein and it's a shame. It's one of the biggest benefits I see to building a product company and I think there ought to be more emphasis on that. The whole silicon valley "universe"of fighting for funding, planning exit strategies, pitching contests, accelerators, etc is pretty unappealing to me.

Great job on calling that out :)

goldvine• 13 years ago

Totally agree - it's been the best part of the past year. Having the freedom to do whatever ya want every day.

I don't understand the hate towards "lifestyle" businesses.

joelle2• 13 years ago

http://madeinsd.org/ A curated showcase of awesome digital products, homegrown here in San Diego.

San Diego isn’t Silicon Valley. And that’s fine by me.

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