VB: What did you learn?
LC: Each time there is a different feel. This year it is split. The bigger companies are a bit grim about the economy situation. The teeny ones are just like startups. They are super-optimistic, super excited. They can only think about the next step up and don’t care what’s going on with the economy. We got a real cross-section of what is really going on in the country with a Silicon Valley flavor, which means great optimism.
VB: Compared to past years?
LC: It’s a little bit different. Last year, there was some uncertainty. This year, the Intel and Applied Materials of the world are uncertain. Smaller companies like Juniper Networks are hiring. So are the solar companies. I find it to be very industry-specific. It’s a different mosaic this year.
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Author: Dean Takahashi
