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I strongly contemplated pursuing an MBA as well and was largely put off due to most of the reasons you debate. I'm not sure the start-up experience can be descr
by n_coats 14y ago
I strongly contemplated pursuing an MBA as well and was largely put off due to most of the reasons you debate. I'm not sure the start-up experience can be described numerically or other ways MBA's are; I think the journey of a start-up warrants the highest commitment, focus, and openness/ability to learn, but is ultimately more valuable than any traditional course.
- volandovengo 14y agoGood point re: the commitment. I think it also requires an acceptance that failure will likely come along way and that one must keep trying to succeed. Dave McClure has a great presentation about not doing a startup because you will fail: http://www.geekwire.com/2012/dave-mcclure-startup-advice/ http://www.geekwire.com/2012/dave-mcclure-startup-advice/ I wonder if any amount of proper education can change the fact that we'll all probably have to fail a couple of times before creating something which really takes off.
- n_coats 14y agoAbsolutely regarding acceptance of failure.. Could perhaps be the most important experience associated with a start-up. As devasting as realizing failure is, it's subtly warming when you recognize and apply what you've learned from your failures towards a new venture.