This document discusses how to survive and build a successful business outside of Silicon Valley. It outlines that the key factors are community, team, customers, and money. It argues that London has strong communities for entrepreneurs through various meetup groups. It also has a large potential customer base and access to talent. London offers access to venture capital funds and angel investors. While earlier stage funding is still developing, the environment allows for survival and prosperity through taking advantage of the local market while also accessing global opportunities and building relationships in Silicon Valley.
11. We are in drastic times. Drastic times mean drastic
measures must be taken to survive. Forget about getting
ahead, we're talking survive. Get this point into your heads.
~Mike Moritz of Sequoia
30. Michael Galpert @msg www.michaelgalpert.com
Thank You FOWA LONDON 2008
31. Haeundae Beach . Some Chick Lost Her Fake Boobs by Stinkie Pinkie
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stinkiepinkie_infinity/2722385906/
Silicon Valley by Allifan
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it seems i/u need a break!! by Muha
http://www.flickr.com/photos/muha/637014823/
First Aid Kit by wallyg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/519214345/
quot;1.21 jigawatts, Great Scott!quot; by H4NUM4N
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hanuman/2696307083/
Dessert Snow Storm, Mojave by iva_01
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Snow Dog by Ming de Nasty
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Sany0005 by ceonyc
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DSC06856 by epc
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P1020247 by shawn.l
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32. Caution Magician Ahead! by The Rocketeer
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Harry Jumps Again by Ian Boyd
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Weekend Love by Always Be Cool
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crazy n love ! by moirabot
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Buddy, snow dog by hefftech
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The Atomic Explosion and Mushroom Fallout at Sunset by stuck in customs
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48. Ready-made access to
massive local markets that
Silicon Valley can’t match:
Finance, legal, creative,
advertising, fashion, music,
construction, government