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AKASH MS

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Crazy how a kid in rural India with just WiFi and a laptop has a similar shot at building a startup as someone in Silicon Valley. Five years ago, I thought you had to be in a specific city to make it. Now I'm watching teens code world-changing apps from their bedrooms. What barriers are truly real anymore?

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Anonymous 2

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You say ‘barriers aren’t real,’ but good luck getting into YC or raising capital if you don’t speak fluent English, have elite connections, or understand global startup culture. The playing field is better but far from level.

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Anonymous 1

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The real question isn’t ‘Can you build a startup from anywhere?’ but ‘Can you get the same level of funding, support, and exposure?’ Investors still prioritize Silicon Valley founders.

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