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Getting Started in Silicon Valley

Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to live and work in Silicon Valley as a French professional building relationships across the technology ecosystem.

Since moving to California, I have attended hundreds of events, conferences, university talks, startup gatherings, and industry meetups throughout San Francisco, Palo Alto, Stanford, Mountain View, and the broader Bay Area. Along the way, I have met founders, engineers, investors, researchers, students, and professionals from around the world who are contributing to one of the most dynamic innovation ecosystems on the planet.

As I shared more of my experiences online, a number of people began reaching out to me with similar questions:

How does Silicon Valley really work?

How do you meet the right people?

Which events are actually worth attending?

How different is the American business culture?

What should I know before moving here?

How do startups, venture capital firms, universities, and technology companies interact with each other?

How can a newcomer build meaningful relationships and become part of the ecosystem?

I don’t claim to have all the answers.

I am still learning every day.

However, after spending significant time navigating the Bay Area, attending events across industries, building professional relationships, and experiencing life here firsthand, I have accumulated observations and lessons that may be useful to others considering a similar journey.

If you are:

A student interested in studying or building a career in Silicon Valley
An entrepreneur exploring the U.S. market
A professional considering a move to California
A founder looking to better understand the local ecosystem
Simply curious about life and work in the Bay Area

I would be happy to share my experience.

Topics I am particularly familiar with include:

Silicon Valley and Bay Area ecosystems
Technology and startup communities
Artificial intelligence and infrastructure
Edge computing and data centers
Professional networking
Conferences, events, and communities
Stanford and the broader university ecosystem
Relocating from Europe to California
Building a professional network in the United States

My goal is simple: help people better understand Silicon Valley, avoid common mistakes, and accelerate their learning curve.

If you think a conversation could be helpful, feel free to reach out through the contact form below.

I can’t promise that I’ll be able to help everyone, but I’m always happy to connect with curious people who are exploring ambitious ideas and opportunities.

See you in the Valley.