1).Go to some meetups and start talking to people. At the last couple python meetups I went to here in SF, several companies announced they were looking for developers. You're more likely to get past HR if you can connect with an employee who can refer you. 2). In the meantime make some iPhone or Android apps and try and sell them and/or do some projects where you can show off your code.
Don't discount the experience you gained trying to do your startup. As others have said, you weren't unemployed but self-employed.
Don't discount the experience you gained trying to do your startup. As others have said, you weren't unemployed but self-employed.