Do startups still need Silicon Valley? | TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — Revolution

Do startups still need Silicon Valley? | TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

on November 16, 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt, David Hall shares what happens when founders build where their industry expertise and local advantage intersect.

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