> If Theranos were perceived a hell of an opportunity, do you think he’d give a rat’s ass if her parents would rather she finish her degree? Can you imagine an

> If Theranos were perceived a hell of an opportunity, do you think he’d give a rat’s ass if her parents would rather she finish her degree? Can you imagine an investor calling Zuck’s parents — hey is it OK if your son continues this facebook thing, or should I encourage him to go back to school? If the investor was a family friend, uh, absolutely. It's a person with an idea, a prototype on a tiny scale, and no funding. The people that fit that description are a dime a dozen, and the vast, vast majority will get nowhere or fail, no matter how good the idea. You're friends with their parents. Checking with them before giving the kid the means to drop out of college is not remotely ridiculous.