a) I have never actually introduced myself as a Thiel Fellow because I didn't want to immediately be associated with the stereotypes that come along with the title. It's not on my resume nor my LinkedIn.
b) I completed my application the night it was due. I told the foundation & mentors it was rushed. They noticed this too because my responses were pretty incomplete.
c) I had full intentions, and still do, of becoming an entrepreneur and working on my own startup. However, I don't think now is the time. I thought I had all the skills I needed, but I realize that I have a lot more to learn. In a few years, I'll be much better equipped. I also need time to come up with something I'm really passionate about. There are lots of successful startups that solve first world problems, but I don't think I can dedicate the rest of my life to one.
Best of luck going forward, and please feel more than welcome to participate in Hacker News discussions.
Personal attacks are not allowed on Hacker News, and when they are as bad as this one, can easily get your account banned. Please don't do this again.
Chill out and don't be so quick to judge for god's sake.
> she must have lied
jak0bbbb,
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If she made it to the fellowship she must have lied on her intentions to be an Entrepreneur. Don't be naive.
She gamed the system, fair enough. Let's just not pretend that all of this happened by chance and that she did not know what was going on.