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Sam Altman

02/11/17

@ Y Combinator

Treat school as your day job, and use your free time to work on projects that excite you. There's no reason a high school student can't start a startup.

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Sam Altman's Whale AMA

@ Y Combinator

02/11/17

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Starting a startup in college is not advisable; you should focus on being a real student instead.

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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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Ron Conway

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

The most significant startup ideas often come from personal experiences that lead to an 'aha' moment, regardless of whether the founder is in school or not.

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Andy Bromberg

09/15/18

@ Y Combinator

I started my entrepreneurial journey in high school by creating web design and marketing businesses, which provided valuable experience in building and managing a team.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Working at a startup is a good gateway to starting your own startup, as it puts you around people who share your entrepreneurial goals.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/25

@ Y Combinator

Many founders have successfully managed side projects while working, so don't let fears about job security hold you back from pursuing your own ideas.

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Justin Kan

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Working at a startup is a great gateway to starting your own startup, as it puts you around like-minded individuals.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

Most things are not nearly as risky as they seem; if you're a college student with no money or reputation, failing at a startup is not as detrimental as it feels.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/18/24

@ Y Combinator

Right now is the perfect time in your life to start a startup, as there are unique opportunities available for young founders.