The East Bay should get more attention from investors and the startup community. The area includes a world-class university with huge student population (UC Berkeley), a less NIMBY atmosphere, beautiful natural settings, and proximity to San Francisco, for significantly more affordable costs. Why is that still not the case?

I am not sure about the NIMBYism though. It certainly exists but I feel it's less intense than in Silicon Valley proper. Could someone with more knowledge of the issues share your opinions?