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I’m living in the main hub of biotech tools and HN for a year.

My college roommate was my early HN / YC introduction, so I’ve wandered about this digital space since 2004? or so. But never lived in the bay area til now. A work opportunity arose to place me here.

I’d like to spend the next year making some good connections IRL, particularly focused on biotech /life science tools (eg software and hardware). Any recommendations? Any local meetups that are worthwhile?

I’m an experienced biotech / life science tools inventor working in large companies (eg fortune 200) and work in the Midwest. I’ve traveled a lot to Boston area and some overseas.

I have the possibility to relocate for 1 year to the San Fran/ Bay Area for a temporary assignment. Specifics of this job aside, what are the major benefits and drawbacks of working in that area (esp with a family of 5).