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I want to build a company, my course is 5 years, am already 20 and the age limit for application is 22. in case i wait, I do not think i have another chance of

by max_ 11y ago

I want to build a company, my course is 5 years, am already 20 and the age limit for application is 22. in case i wait, I do not think i have another chance of getting 100K like that again.

shivpat 11y ago
If your idea is truly good enough to build a company, you will.
hackuser 11y ago
That's too bad about the age limit. You could change to a program that you can complete by the time you're 22, but I'm sure you've considered that. > I do not think i have another chance of getting 100K like that again. I certainly am in no position to make recommendations (nobody is), so I'll add some general observations: 1) You'll have other chances at $100K (if you're someone who has the skills to build companies). It's a good opportunity, but $100K investments aren't once-in-a-lifetime for a moderately successful entrepreneur. In fact, I would guess that the social capital, the network, is worth far more (and will yield far more investment than $100K). 2) Life will not work out at all like you plan. That doesn't at all mean that you shouldn't pursue goals and dreams, but I wouldn't be too rigid about any particular opportunity or outcome as the only option, do-or-die. Most startups fail; many others end up doing things their founders never expected. And life is much more than startups and work. Enjoy the ride. I hope whatever you choose turns out to be a fantastic experience.
- max_ 11y ago
  thanx!
meric 11y ago
You're getting 100k around 6 years sooner, and your degree postponed indefinitely. I did 5 year double degree in finance and software engineering finishing at 23. The education helped me gather $100+k by 26, (and looking like $200k by 27, unless I get fired and can't find a job for the rest of the year starting tomorrow). If I could go back in time with a guaranteed ticket to be a Thiel Fellow I don't think I'd take it. The knowledge I learnt at my university is invaluable, and continues to be useful everyday. Your experience may vary.

by max_ 11y ago

I want to build a company, my course is 5 years, am already 20 and the age limit for application is 22. in case i wait, I do not think i have another chance of getting 100K like that again.

shivpat 11y ago

If your idea is truly good enough to build a company, you will.

hackuser 11y ago

That's too bad about the age limit. You could change to a program that you can complete by the time you're 22, but I'm sure you've considered that. > I do not think i have another chance of getting 100K like that again. I certainly am in no position to make recommendations (nobody is), so I'll add some general observations: 1) You'll have other chances at $100K (if you're someone who has the skills to build companies). It's a good opportunity, but $100K investments aren't once-in-a-lifetime for a moderately successful entrepreneur. In fact, I would guess that the social capital, the network, is worth far more (and will yield far more investment than $100K). 2) Life will not work out at all like you plan. That doesn't at all mean that you shouldn't pursue goals and dreams, but I wouldn't be too rigid about any particular opportunity or outcome as the only option, do-or-die. Most startups fail; many others end up doing things their founders never expected. And life is much more than startups and work. Enjoy the ride. I hope whatever you choose turns out to be a fantastic experience.

max_ 11y ago
thanx!

meric 11y ago

You're getting 100k around 6 years sooner, and your degree postponed indefinitely. I did 5 year double degree in finance and software engineering finishing at 23. The education helped me gather $100+k by 26, (and looking like $200k by 27, unless I get fired and can't find a job for the rest of the year starting tomorrow). If I could go back in time with a guaranteed ticket to be a Thiel Fellow I don't think I'd take it. The knowledge I learnt at my university is invaluable, and continues to be useful everyday. Your experience may vary.