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Would you consider staying in Australia?

I suppose the startup scene here is nothing like it is in Silicon Valley/New York/etc., but it's not non-existent either.

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I feel at home here in San Francisco. There are a multitude of companies I'd love to work for.

Interesting that you would want to work for a company rather than start your own (optionally taking part in YC, etc.).

What is your reasoning behind that?

Currently I don't have an idea I'd REALLY love to work on. Something I'm passionate, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about. So until then, keep gaining skills.

YC is definitely something I'd love to do.

I was going to ask the exact same thing: Why would you want to work for another company, given that you seem to have the knack for doing your own things? Experience?

Hey Lachy, great to hear your story. I'm an ex-Perth guy (CCGS '07) who just moved to SF a few months ago to work at Facebook. Ping me (email in profile) if you want to have a chat, would love to help out if I can.

I was wondering this too. It's a shame to lose talent.

"“Australia has nothing like San Francisco, and Silicon Valley. The tech culture there is insane. The demand for skilled workers is incredible. The creativity and innovation is incredible. It's infectious,” he says."

The competition might also be more fierce in the US and you don't need to be there to be successful. Maybe the lack competition could work in your favour?

Australia is also part of the Asia-Pacific region (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia-Pacific) which includes developing countries like China and India.

It'll be good experience to go to the US, but don't discount your local region.

I grew up in Australia. I describe it as Peace; Usa as Progress. Fits different characters. (silicon valley is unsurpassed entrepreneurial energy)

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