I'm in Montreal, Canada, and could probably get a warm intro to Silicon Valley investors.
I grew up in a small Canadian province, and my parents were middle class public servants. That's more privilege than some have, but it's hardly Ivy League and prep schools.
I made connections by starting a business in Montreal and talking to other entrepreneurs. Eventually I met some who are 1-2 degrees away from Silicon Valley.
I don't need investment for the work I do, but if I did I could try harder with my current network and make closer connections.
There were zero entrepreneurs in my family. Though, one thing I'll grant is that Silicon Valley is probably a bad place to try things and meet people for a few years. Too expensive. Montreal is cheap.
I grew up in a small Canadian province, and my parents were middle class public servants. That's more privilege than some have, but it's hardly Ivy League and prep schools.
I made connections by starting a business in Montreal and talking to other entrepreneurs. Eventually I met some who are 1-2 degrees away from Silicon Valley.
I don't need investment for the work I do, but if I did I could try harder with my current network and make closer connections.
There were zero entrepreneurs in my family. Though, one thing I'll grant is that Silicon Valley is probably a bad place to try things and meet people for a few years. Too expensive. Montreal is cheap.