I live outside SV, and this article was a good read about how people's connections come into play when their startups take off. I don't think I will ever move to the valley, but that's part of what I love about HN. It seems that if I make something that starts to take off, I can reach out to this community and find someone with the expertise to guide me through the next steps.<p>If you're willing to work hard, be honest, and ask the right questions, it seems there are many very capable people here who want to help.