If you are not a native of the San Francisco Bay Area, then you have only read about the incredible startup ecosystem that is Silicon Valley. Much is written about this incredible place.

But for the ultimate support, I’d like to point to family. Dan and I point to parents, sisters, brothers, children. But, mostly, we point out our wives (Kris and Mary). A few nights before we started Boxxet, Kris and Mary sat us down and gave us the basic requirements for starting a company.

• Breakfast: in the form of Starbucks gift cards
• Lunch: in the form of Jamba Juice gift cards
• Dry Erase Pens: for me to write down great ideas!
• Dry Erase Eraser: for Dan to erase at least 75% of my great ideas (ha ha)
• Pajama pants, which would be our new office attire

These are terrific and, of course, mere tokens of their support. Kris and Mary have experienced years of startups with us; they are carrying the family financial burden as we move with this new venture. They understand (after watching us over the many years) what it takes and they have supported us with open arms and deep understanding.

Much love to you both.