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What Should We Make of Peter Thiel’s “20 Under 20? Education Program?

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In the US we now have some very well established incubation programs run by high-caliber mentors including IdeaLab, yCombinator, TechStars, BetaWorks and Launchpad LA. Suddenly everybody wants to be an incubator. In Poly Sci I learned critical thinking and writing. You know how this ends. Single minded is good for some.

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7 Tips To Raise Your Entrepreneur Instincts In School

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A more important question, then, for an aspiring entrepreneur, should be what to study in college for maximum value, rather than whether to drop out or stay. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school. Get real experience early.

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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He writes with a great perspective and is well worth reading. I don’t believe you can hire great business people who outsource the development to a hot incubator who builds you code to match your ambitions. If you had a non-business undergrad and want to study for a master’s in business – go for it!

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How To Optimize Entrepreneurial Learning In School

Startup Professionals Musings

A more important question, then, for an aspiring entrepreneur, should be what to study in college for maximum value, rather than whether to drop out or stay. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school. Get real experience early.

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7 Tips For Aspiring Entrepreneurs Who Stay In School

Startup Professionals Musings

A more important question, then, for an aspiring entrepreneur, should be what to study in college for maximum value, rather than whether to drop out or stay. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school. Get real experience early.

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7 Ways College Degrees Can Expedite Startup Success

Startup Professionals Musings

A more important question, then, for an aspiring entrepreneur, should be what to study in college for maximum value, rather than whether to drop out or stay. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school. Get real experience early.

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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

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VCs have also gone back to writing checks because as an industry we can’t be seen as “sitting on the sidelines” for years at a time. Let me preface by saying I obviously have a vested interest in being wrong about tough times ahead but as the old saying goes, “hope for best, plan for the worst.”. VCs get paid to “put money to work.&#.