> Getting into such a position requires an established career. Therefore safe, reliable entrepreneurs cannot possibly be college drop outs Anecdote warning: I

> Getting into such a position requires an established career. Therefore safe, reliable entrepreneurs cannot possibly be college drop outs Anecdote warning: I'm a college drop out. Joined a 5-person YC company when I was 20 as an engineer. 2 years later I was halfway through building a product (my current company which I've been building for 8-9 years). I took a very similar path as one you're describing, except not as formal. The company was a tiny startup. They became my first customer (while I still worked for them!) which validated the need for the product, but I only charged them maybe $40/mo. Then went on to a startup accelerator, funding etc. All that to say the spirit of your comment is on target, but the specifics can be executed in different ways. No college degree required!