Even as a guy whose done very well for himself with out a degree, finish that degree, the degree is not about CS, it's about making contacts, and getting VISAs.

Even as a guy whose done very well for himself with out a degree, finish that degree, the degree is not about CS, it's about making contacts, and getting VISAs. Listen to Chuck. Second, sign the fucking document, if the startup is successful great, if not bail on the fucker and finish your degree. If there are no metrics for success even better, if they insist that there are metrics use "going concern" which means that if the business stopped taking revenue that day that it could survive for 2 years with out making any cuts. (Most startups fail this test giving you leeway to leave)