I doubt that getting a one year jump on work will be more valuable than spending the year and doing the masters. Look at it this way: What are the odds of you

I doubt that getting a one year jump on work will be more valuable than spending the year and doing the masters. Look at it this way: What are the odds of your first startup being a big hit? If you think its incredibly high, then I'd say you are "high". Instead think about all the collateral and experience you will need to get through multiple startups before you hit a big one. The one year more in school should pay higher dividends than the one year jump in the work place.