Movies like The Social Network, one of most popular tech-focused movies to premier in the last few years, dive into the tech and startup culture of the Bay Area, and Silicon Valley specifically. But can you guess how many startups there actually are in San Francisco and the Silicon Valley area? Go ahead and take a guess. Done yet? You’re probably not even close. Let’s put it this way, there are over 5,000 of them, with more launching everyday. Now, brace yourselves - that’s not even the astounding part.
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What’s really impressive about these companies is what - and who - they are capable of attracting. There are almost 15,000 investors flocking around San Francisco, essentially waiting to fund the next “it” platform. More so, there are thousands upon thousands of eager job seekers nesting around Silicon Valley, awaiting their life-changing opportunities. Never mind the enormous sums of money channeled into or being made by these companies (hint; they’re dealing with big numbers).
That said, just think about what it takes to start a company.
- Money? Yes. And lots of it.
- A reliable and dedicated team? Definitely. That's why the perks of Silicon Valley are unparalleled.
- A brilliant idea? Absolutely. Creativity is handsomely rewarded.
But the most important thing that these companies need is reliable technology. After all, technology is Silicon Valley’s bread and butter. What this essentially means is that their success literally depends on the import, and moreso, the export of new tech. It's also no coincidence that Navis Pack & Ship has a San Francisco location - with all of these startups looking for an affordable and reliable means of shipping their equipment, goods, and electronics. Located on 510 Bryant St. at 3rd St., Navis Pack & Ship of San Francisco is a convenient solution for companies of any size to ship their valuables. Whether these companies require electronic shipping, computer shipping or any other type of tech shipping, Navis has them covered.
Pinterest, Twitter, and StumbleUpon, are just a few of the tech giants who have found success in San Francisco, but many more will follow.
By Steve Goble, VP of Marketing Communications for Navis Pack & Ship. When he's not spilling packing and shipping secrets, he's spending time with his family at a San Diego Padres or Chargers game. Connect with Steve on Google+ and LinkedIn.
