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Repost of https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9799007 5 years later:

Instead of always looking for ideas, lets try and ask this: What problem in your industry would be a successful startup if someone decided to solve it?

What's the best place to learn about other industries? (other than the one you're working in). E.g. Work in tech, want to learn about manufacturing or supply chain.

Things I'm thinking:

* High level overview of the industry * Biggest players * Problems they solve, problems they face * Size of the industry (jobs, total value etc.)

Conferences I'm thinking: ICML, NIPS, ICIP

I just moved to San Francisco and am new to conferences and meetups. I'm a recent grad programmer working for a startup in the city.

I received an acceptance email for Startup School 2014, was wondering if you had any tips on making the most of the conference.

Thanks!

PS: I'm looking for a permanent place to live in the city, please send a personal email if you know anyone who has a room available or is searching for roommates.