I don't think this post isn't geared toward those who are building a company right away. Rather, I think the target audience is people who want to move to SF/Silicon Valley, meet people, and get on the right direction to build something at a later date.

Ironically I may use some of this advice when I move away from SF and to Seattle -- the opposite of what Andrew did -- later this year. :)

I feel like there is a lot you should do to solidify your network, your resources, your outlook, your team, your understanding of markets, and your philosophies on product before you even build one so I think he is spot on.

Sitting down and just building something cool without the above is generally a recipe for disaster.

That's probably because this guy's a poser. You can do all the networking in the world but, sooner or later, someone's gonna ask what he's got. All he'll be able to say is a rolodex.

"Build something people want."

Not "Meet people who want something"

that's what EIR's do :)