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Re:Ask HN: What's the hardest problem you've ever solved? by TomMarius on Sunday November 18, 2018 @06:00AM (#18479794)
Many EU startups won't be interested in your academic records but such a project would make them hire you on the spot.
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Re:Ask HN: What's the hardest problem you've ever solved? by effie on Sunday November 18, 2018 @06:01PM (#18482962)
That sounds interesting. Are EU startups known for less interest in uni credentials than US startups?
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Re:Ask HN: What's the hardest problem you've ever solved? by TomMarius on Monday November 19, 2018 @03:25AM (#18484874)
I'm not sure - but it became a meme in EU because other fields typically require good academical background, whereas IT is seen as done by punkers.
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