It’s very difficult for a startup to find and hire software developers in Silicon Valley - it’s a fact! But it’s extremely difficult to find the RIGHT developers and IT specialists who’ll help bring your idea to life quickly, cost-effectively and on the cutting edge!

Good tech resources are scarce in Silicon Valley; in addition, over 40% of software engineers aged 31-40 (the most experienced group you should be targeting to run your project on the cutting edge) search for employment outside of Silicon Valley. On the national level, 39% of U.S. employers admit having difficulties hiring the right IT employees because of a huge skills shortage.

Another hurdle many startups are facing today is a very high cost of resources in Silicon Valley.

We know your issue - you need the right people as soon as possible at affordable rates and with flexibility to scale if / when your funding situation changes! Alternatively, you may be looking for your startup co-founder and need a compelling case (e.g. application prototype) to attract another entrepreneur ready to invest in your idea.

If your current funding is less than $2 million, you won’t likely be able to even build a prototype in Silicon Valley. You’ll be dealing with many unemployed junior developers roaming about the tech hub or those who can’t get hired at other funded startups. Mind that the fact that you may still go belly-up will keep many experienced developers away from you! And you do need experienced and senior developers who know how to optimize your development time and save budget, how to manage team, etc.