Gust

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As a business lawyer working with startups in technology and digital media every day, I’m fortunate to have a front-row seat as entrepreneurs create value out of thin air. What can we do on the public policy front to turn the United States into one giant Silicon Valley?

Silicon Valley 187

Silicon Valley San Francisco Intellectual Property Accredited Investor 187

Gust

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

Access to many, many more world market centers (advertising, finance, fashion, media, food, etc.). A much more tightly knit startup community, compared to the larger but more diffuse West Coast community. A city that from the Mayor on down is devoted to helping the tech startup community expand exponentially.

New York City 150

New York City Silicon Valley New York Angel Groups 150

Gust

JULY 18, 2012

You and seventy of the world’s most carefully scrutinized emerging companies will debut your product in Santa Clara, among the best and the brightest in Silicon Valley. Products that have been widely covered by technology and business media. Upgrades to an existing product.

Silicon Valley 142

Silicon Valley Differentiation Lead Investor Distribution 142

Gust

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The answer, I believe, lies in the “echo chamber” nature of Silicon Valley, early adopters, the startup community, and the tech business press. Much has been written about the cooperative nature of Valley culture, and Airbnb itself was an outgrowth of the couch surfing movement.

Startup 98

Startup Silicon Valley Reputation Community 98