Really good post. We're in the process of doing something very similar, moving from Upstate NY down to NYC. There are pro's and cons to each. Upstate was great when we were building product. It was good to be isolated from distraction and do absolutely nothing but build. Now that we are launched, there are media relationships, mentorships and capital that just don't exist upstate. It's figuring out what your company's priorities are where you need to be to execute them best
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Would love to read a bit about what your experience has been like on the other coast.
I think there is so much room for discussion here, being in a company thats decided to stay and plant roots here in Ohio I hope to be able to add to this conversation soon. I just don't have that information yet. Either way, great post.
I'd love to hear your thoughts in six months, Josh. I also have to recommend you come out here and spend a couple weeks getting to know people, too =)
Great post, Andy. It's so awesome that you made this leap. I'd love to follow you in the near future.
There's no reason to waste cycles trying to figure out all the company stuff. Laws in CA and the advice you will get about Delaware companies really smooth everything out.
You couldn't be more right. The legal advice on incorporation etc. has been a huge help.
So happy you guys are doing well! I wish more people would have been supportive of your move - it was the right thing for you and LaunchGram.
Thanks, Brian. Now it's our job to prove the move was the right thing to do with some numbers!
Welcome to the valley bro! I moved from MN and it was the best move ever. Don't look back and keep plugging away.
Thanks for your support, Ahmed. We do not intend to look back.
Nice to see more folks from Ohio out here!
Thanks, Ray! We should get a group of Ohio people together sometime soon. From what I understand there aren't too many of us yet...
Let me know! I'd be interested in hearing from fellow Ohioans.
Whereabouts in Ohio? Cincinnati, here.
Sounds like a great idea. I don't think there are many yet.
So glad you are here and hope you will apply to YC too!
Thanks. As soon as the next cycle of apps opens up we definitely will!