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Re:How crucial is a degree when applying to YC? by pg on Monday September 17, 2007 @09:13PM (#56002)
Not in the least. The most successful company we've funded so far was founded by a pair of sophomores:

http://www.inc.com/30under30/2007/4-altman.html

The only advantage of a degree as far as we're concerned is that it means you're unlikely to chicken out and go back to college.

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Re:How crucial is a degree when applying to YC? by jpalacio486 on Monday September 17, 2007 @10:27PM (#56048)
Thats awesome, too bad loopt isnt available on T-Mobile (yet).
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