TOP ACCELERATORS AND INCUBATORS

Replacing the garage and your best friend’s spare office, incubators and accelerators have emerged to support the early days of a startup’s development. The best incubators and accelerators provide not only office space, but also insights, resources, and moolah.

BEST BARS, COFFEE SHOPS, AND MORE

See “Key Events To Be At” … but let’s face it, more relationships have been created over a beer than a business plan meeting, so we list the best of the best out-of-office settings to do business. Additionally, VCs and angels are people, too, and are often more approachable… and interesting… after a few cold ones.

GUIDE ON HOW TO DRESS

Dressing for success has been an important business fundamental since Lancelot wore armor in battle. But what that means depends on the geography and the environment. Standard Global Silicon Valley attire is emerging for entrepreneurs: with the cool T-shirt, funky tennis shoes, and badass attitude being main staples.

IN THE KNOW

We’ve included timeless advice and insights from locals who built the Global Silicon Valley. While what becomes a big idea will be different, the components of what makes a big idea are unchanged. Follow these tips to live like a local and jumpstart your journey to greatness.