Paul Graham just posted a very insightful essay on his site about The Future of Web Startups.
I found his sixth point (Startup Hubs will Persist) particularly interesting. Having been in the Valley for a while, and now being in Montreal, I think I realize how important startup hubs are more than most people here. If you argue that building a successful company outside of the Valley is just “as easy” as in Montreal, I invite you to read Paul’s article.
Just to clarify, I’m not saying that it’s impossible to succeed in Montreal. I know quite a few people who will likely succeed here, but nothing quite matches walking down University Ave. or going to private semi-famous founders parties.
And if you agree with me, read the essay anyways, it’s good.
04/11/2007 at 2:09 pm Permalink
Who cares what that idiot does or says? If you have a good enough idea, you can succeed anywhere – even in French.
05/11/2007 at 2:12 am Permalink
This “idiot” happens to be one of the most notable web entrepreneur and investor. I have great respect for Paul, a genuinely great guy.
05/11/2007 at 4:27 am Permalink
Notable? For what? Yahoo stores? He got lucky. Big deal, lots of people did, the difference is that they don’t yap on the Internet like some kind of cyber prophet. He should be happy he made his millions on a beach somewhere.