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Advantage: Relocation to a Startup HubThe Y Combinator program takes place in either Silicon Valley or Boston, depending on the season. These areas are considered the top two locations for entrepreneurship in the nation, primarily due to the critical mass of both qualified entrepreneurs and the venture firms willing to invest. [1] The network of energized entrepreneurs, investors, lawyers, and tech companies creates an innovative ecosystem difficult to duplicate in other locations. In Silicon Valley for instance, monthly networking events such as STIRR or SF Beta provide entrepreneurs with the opportunity to demo their products to the crowd, discuss potential business partnerships with other companies, and mingle with investors. When one goes to a coffee shop in the Valley, there is almost sure to be a casual meeting taking place between entrepreneurs and investors discussing a prospective deal. |