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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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Why Should I Start a Startup? by Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Why Should I Start a Startup? by Michael Seibel

11/29/18

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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

Projects you work on in your spare time can lead to great startup ideas. Many successful companies, like Facebook, began as projects during college or early careers.

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Mark Zuckerberg

10/25/13

@ Y Combinator

In college, you have the amazing flexibility to explore different hobbies and projects, which most people take for granted.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Experiment with side projects to gain experience in turning ideas into reality, even if they start small.

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Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

@ Garry Tan

For aspiring entrepreneurs, following your interests and passions while learning to code can be extremely beneficial in today's tech landscape.

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Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

@ Chris Williamson

After working for an entrepreneur, the next step is to engage in side hustles, like short-term projects, to test your strengths and ideas.

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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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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

It's important to enjoy the process of developing ideas and working on side projects, as this can indicate readiness to start a company.

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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Curiosity about the startup experience can be a valid motivation to begin your entrepreneurial journey.

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Justin Kan Cast

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

I believe starting a startup immediately after college was the right decision, as waiting could have led to developing bad habits and a lack of motivation.