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Alexis Ohanian

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

After visiting 80 universities across the country and Canada, I've seen that entrepreneurship is thriving among students who are eager to build and learn.

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Introduction at Startup School NY 2014

@ Y Combinator

06/20/14

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Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

The recent increase in college students participating in startup programs reflects a growing recognition of the unique opportunities available now.

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Alexis Ohanian

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Nine years ago, I would have valued the energy and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship that I see today among students.

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Hiroki Takeuchi

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Your entrepreneurial journey starts earlier than you think; for me, it began in my first week of university when I was introduced to the world of startups.

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Jeremy Rossmann

06/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Many students express a desire to become entrepreneurs, but they often lack the real-world experience necessary to identify and solve significant problems.

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Elizabeth Iorns

09/14/17

@ Y Combinator

There's a significant opportunity for students to transform their academic discoveries into real-world applications by creating companies.

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Michael Seibel

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Students should be aware that not all entrepreneurship programs are designed to support their success, as some may accept teams that don't meet foundational requirements.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Experimenting with projects during college can help you discover your passion and see if entrepreneurship is right for you.

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Elizabeth Iorns

09/14/17

@ Y Combinator

There is a growing trend of former students starting biotech companies, which encourages others to explore similar entrepreneurial paths.

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Theodoric Chew

04/21/25

@ EO

I learned equally, if not more, from working in a fast-growing startup than I would have in college, especially in understanding how a venture builder or VC thinks.