The really ironic part of this is that while VCs will claim "America First" is exclusionary(it is), their practice of "Silicon Valley First" is accepted as a normal fact of life.
Opportunity in America is not equal. Many smart, working class kids would love to be an entrepreneur, and it's not lack of ambition or talent holding them back. It's simple economics and lack of mentorship or investment available.
I'm all for bringing more entrepeneurs into the US. But I wish VCs were half as interested in growing talent here, at public universities across the nation and in cities not as hip as SFO.
Opportunity in America is not equal. Many smart, working class kids would love to be an entrepreneur, and it's not lack of ambition or talent holding them back. It's simple economics and lack of mentorship or investment available.
I'm all for bringing more entrepeneurs into the US. But I wish VCs were half as interested in growing talent here, at public universities across the nation and in cities not as hip as SFO.