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One of the reasons I think Y Combinator is so powerful is because it creates a new social norm, especially for those who come…

— Justin Kan

One of the great things about moving to Silicon Valley is that you're surrounded by all these people who've done it before. This place…

— Drew Houston

It’s not about having a Silicon Valley attitude—it’s about having an entrepreneurial attitude. It’s about partnering with other organizations in and around your area.…

— Brad Feld

From the outside, there's a perception Silicon Valley is full of really young, geeky guys. The reality is there are lots of different types…

— Ben Silbermann

At the core of Silicon Valley is a passion for 'yes.'

— Steven Levy

In 2007, there weren't any other accelerators, at least that I was aware of. We were almost the prototypical Y Combinator founders: We were…

— Patrick Collison

After selling Twitch, I worked at Y Combinator, investing as a partner there for a couple of years.

— Justin Kan

I'm a Silicon Valley guy. I just think people from Silicon Valley can do anything.

— Elon Musk

A lot of times when you're an investor, it's very easy to lean back and say, 'Well, people should come to me in Silicon…

— Michael Seibel

Silicon Valley is a mindset, not a location.

— Reid Hoffman

There was a point in the late '90s where all the graduating M.B.A.'s wanted to start companies in Silicon Valley, and for the most…

— Marc Andreessen

Historically, people have flocked to Silicon Valley because of the belief that that's where the latest innovation is happening. It's a snowball effect.

— Taavet Hinrikus