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Winning San Francisco's Startup Scene

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Re: Winning San Francisco's Startup Scene

#11
As someone who's a) moving to SF in 3 months and b) looking for a job there, this post was encouraging.

I've heard a lot of buzz about SF in the last two months or so, not sure if it's because I'm moving there (and so I stumble on Bay Area news more often) or because the hiring scene is generating more interest.

Anyone have concrete insight?

Re: Winning San Francisco's Startup Scene

#13
1. San Francisco has a very vibrant tech startup scene that's unmatched elsewhere. That's the same comment many people from different parts of the world tell me. They all seems to be excited to be here.

2. San Francisco is small. I'm happy with 15 minutes bike commute. Many of our customers are a few blocks away. This week we are abuzz with a big developer's conference in Moscone Center next block. Such events big and small keep happening through out the year.

3. The author seems to enjoy drinking and partying a lot. But don't get it wrong. You don't have to drink to enjoy San Francisco. I do none of those but I simply love the natural environment, the activities and the dramatic coastline around here. There are something for everyone.

Re: Winning San Francisco's Startup Scene

#14
post #8

To be followed up by next post: "San Francisco dating scene, city of 6's." ;) Oh but what fun it is. One legit addition is the weather is beautiful, just not in June, July, or August, so be prepared to get out of the city a lot. The peninsula escapes the summer gloom, where it's a steady 80-90 every day for like 6 months straight.

The fact that you can jump on Caltrain in sunny 90 degree weather and jump out in SOMA in relative dreary weather continually amazes me.

The weather is not dreary. It is beautiful and sunny right now. And it is like this most of the time. I always enjoy the bright view across the bay. The temperature is often on the cool side. This bit you have to get use to. It is actually a great relieve for people escape from sweltering heat elsewhere.

Re: Winning San Francisco's Startup Scene

#15
I'm from Seattle (not living there at the moment), and I have heard more than one person describe it as "San Francisco Lite". There is a large tech community there, a fair amount of VC firms, and the cost of living is a bit cheaper. I would encourage anyone considering a move to SF to at least take a look at Seattle before they take the leap.

EDIT: Everything you've heard about the bad weather is true.

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