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It isn't uncommon for highly educated computer scientists to be working in roles "beneath them" in silicon valley. The "softer" stuff is usually more fun, bett
by menloparkbum 18y ago
It isn't uncommon for highly educated computer scientists to be working in roles "beneath them" in silicon valley.
The "softer" stuff is usually more fun, better working environment, potentially impacts far more people, and often pays more.
- pg 18y agoIn fact I'd argue that is one of the defining qualities of a startup. At YC we have a tenured MIT CS prof as our sysadmin.
- Harj 18y agothe single most important quality of a founder is having the discipline to do work "beneath" them. at auctomatic we had two oxford grads figuring out what sizes of t-shirt to buy and decorating stalls at ebay live.