Entrepreneurs, because they need money, they are willing to share their crystal ball with someone like me. That's the best thing ever.
I really don't have a lot of interest in national politics, and it's because I'm a skeptic. I think you can accomplish a lot more locally. I don't want to spin the wheels and not get anything done.
Cities like New York have already followed San Francisco and have started similar organizations like sfCiti; New York has TECH NYC.
As the tech industry continues to grow and sprout successful startups across the country, it is important that we understand our responsibility to affect positive change in our communities.