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I can't speak from experience regarding what actually makes a difference to YC, but I think if there's any group in the world that places more emphasis on real

I can't speak from experience regarding what actually makes a difference to YC, but I think if there's any group in the world that places more emphasis on real talent and experience, and less emphasis on a degree from a prestigious university - it's hackers.

tigerthink 17y ago
In my opinion this is a good argument for getting a degree in something somewhat unrelated to computer science like math or engineering.