The major distinction I've found from having a PhD is that you come with built-in "social proof". If you're going for a job, you're very likely to get an interv

The major distinction I've found from having a PhD is that you come with built-in "social proof". If you're going for a job, you're very likely to get an interview. If you're talking to investors, you're very likely to get past the first triage. After that it's up to you of course, but that's pretty useful.