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I just ran across this : http://www.thielfellowship.org/become-a-fellow/about-the-program/ http://www.thielfellowship.org/become-a-fellow/about-the-pro... which
by iaw 14y ago
I just ran across this : http://www.thielfellowship.org/become-a-fellow/about-the-program/ http://www.thielfellowship.org/become-a-fellow/about-the-pro... which seems like another option if you really have a dream to chase and don't want to wait the 3.5 years. Still risky but less so because Thiel is attached.
- tagabek 14y agoIt's funny that you bring that up. A few months ago, there was a show called "20 Under 20," which was a two-day special that followed the Thiel Fellowship application process. I literally waited 2 months to watch the show, and it was amazing. Students (all under 20) were put together to accomplish a wide array of interesting tasks. They got to talk with each other and build a mini-network within their group. They were put to the stage to give speeches in front of some of the Valley's top people (entrepreneurs, investors, etc.). In the end, a handful were chosen to receive $100,000 to follow their dreams, but they had to drop out of school if they took the offer. Thanks for the link, though! I really appreciate this fellowship!