I'm frugal. I'm typing this on a used sub-150$ laptop. To me, flying to anywhere blindly to find a co-founder seems crazy. I am also experienced with 3D graphics and game development, so I'm a little interested to hear your idea and what you're bringing to the table. Send me an email if you don't feel comfortable with discussing it here: adam[at]abielinski(dot)com

I hope you meet the guy, but I just wanted to chime in with my experience.

When you're a university student you feel frugal but the reality is that you're poor. Your success at not spending money you don't have isn't really to be celebrated.

Once you've graduated and earned a little money, the worst case scenario of a trip from Atlanta to San Fran. is that you meet no one special, and get to have a little vacation time.

I just don't want you to think that this guy is burning is capital unwisely.

Why wouldn't you look in Atlanta first? I'm sure someone is there.

I have but not much luck. Already booked my flight anyway.

Have yourself a vacation.