Back then, those interested in tech were often non-conformists who loved computers, not motivated by financial gains but by a passion for technology.

In the 90s, there were very few resources for startups, and I didn't have any connections in the industry, which made it challenging to get involved.

There is a cultural perception that programming is a geeky career choice, which has led to a shortage of talent in IT despite its success.

The 1970s were a dynamic time for innovation, with many early computer companies emerging, but today, it's more challenging for new startups to gain traction without unique insights that existing companies overlook.

I fell into entrepreneurship accidentally; I went to college to be a computer programmer, but after the dot-com bubble burst, startups weren't on anyone's mind.

There's a strong consensus in Silicon Valley that we are in an incredible moment in AI history, yet many college students are not focusing on AI startups.

I was really into Linux early on, and I wanted to work on technically interesting projects, but there weren't many startups focused on Linux at the time.

Many college students are dropping out to pursue AI startups because they see it as a unique opportunity that may not come again.

In every decade, there's been a standout individual in their 20s leading the tech industry, but it seems harder for today's young innovators to reach that level of prominence.