I am writing from a European perspective, but my impression is, that even in 2007 starting a startup or working for one was still not as common as it is today f

I am writing from a European perspective, but my impression is, that even in 2007 starting a startup or working for one was still not as common as it is today for a recent graduate in the US[1]. [1] http://www.paulgraham.com/notnot.html http://www.paulgraham.com/notnot.html