> [I]t seems that you are conflating (mostly Silicon Valley-based) VC-backed startups' culture and other aspects with a much larger and more diverse tech ecosystem.
This.
And even if you exclude the entire academic, government, and private sectors (not just VC-fueled SV), there is still a huge non-profit / NGO sector left over.
This.
And even if you exclude the entire academic, government, and private sectors (not just VC-fueled SV), there is still a huge non-profit / NGO sector left over.