Ask HN: Used to work for a YC backed company when I was 15

Posted by kelvincobanaj on Thursday December 10, 2015 @11:22AM
from the ask-hn dept.

I used to work for a Y Combinator backed company as a full stack web dev when I was 15. I recently developed an iOS game as a weekend project. A few months ago I had a job offer from Twitter but they couldn't sponsor visa as I was under 18. Right now I am developing an iOS social dating app for a client. When I was around 9 - 10 years old, I started experimenting with linux which I very much enjoyed, so I decided to start a game hosting service that made me around $2k back then.

Now that the senior year of high school is approaching, I am starting to check out a few colleges. I really like Stanfords curriculum, so I am considering applying there. Any suggestions about any other university or college things I should keep in mind while applying to maximise my options?

You can find me on twitter: @kelvincobanaj, or email me at [email protected].

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Re:Ask HN: Used to work for a YC backed company when I was 15 by GFischer on Thursday December 10, 2015 @11:58AM (#10711657)

You'll probably have better success getting answers if you change the submission title to Ask HN :)

I think many people in your situation have asked about going or not going, and the answer has always been: it depends :) , mostly on your perceived goals.

If I had the choice at your age, I'd go for it.

See for example this thread:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9754305

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Re:Ask HN: Used to work for a YC backed company when I was 15 by kelvincobanaj on Friday December 11, 2015 @01:09PM (#10718729)

Thanks! I added Ask HN to the title.

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Re:Ask HN: Used to work for a YC backed company when I was 15 by GFischer on Friday December 11, 2015 @04:17PM (#10720109)

Not many replies unfortunately :( . Maybe you can resubmit the question later.

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Re:Ask HN: Used to work for a YC backed company when I was 15 by kelvincobanaj on Saturday December 12, 2015 @09:06AM (#10722768)

Yeah, I guess I will wait some more and then repost it again :S

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Re:Ask HN: Used to work for a YC backed company when I was 15 by mateoprifti on Thursday December 10, 2015 @12:52PM (#10712079)

Wow, you have achieved so much at such a young age. College is very important and a great way to extend your network by meeting new people that share common interests as you. But it all depends on your goals and what you want to achieve.

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Re:Ask HN: Used to work for a YC backed company when I was 15 by kelvincobanaj on Friday December 11, 2015 @01:10PM (#10718735)

Thanks! I always try to extend my network as much as possible.

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Re:Ask HN: Used to work for a YC backed company when I was 15 by GFischer on Friday December 11, 2015 @04:17PM (#10720115)

I agree with this advice. University is a great place to find other people who share your interests, and professors can make great mentors too.

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