Ask HN: Why does Seattle feel so risk-averse compared to the Bay Area?
annyma Tuesday, September 02, 2025Today I posted about an AI startup project I’m working on — zero salary, very early stage, “build for passion.” Dozens of people reached out, but almost all were from the Bay Area. Zero from Seattle.
It made me wonder: why does Seattle’s tech culture feel so optimized for W2/RSUs/stability, while the Bay feels wired for risk-taking and possibility?
Is it just my experience, or have others noticed the same cultural gap?
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