Without more details on the stack ranked list (exits, size of rounds, etc), this list is thematically about geo-based opportunities and alumni networks (i.e. wh

Without more details on the stack ranked list (exits, size of rounds, etc), this list is thematically about geo-based opportunities and alumni networks (i.e. where the money lives and gets distributed). Having a brand name university does help with opening doors and raising rounds, especially your first one. However, one can also acquire brand association by working at a FAANG company or going through a top startup accelerator like YC.