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College is about signaling. Yes, I deeply enjoyed my four years there and want the same for my kids. But at the end of the day, the most valuable thing I got out of it is a diploma.

Peter Thiel investing in you is an even better signal for the specific task of trying to build a unicorn. Not only is he a billionaire, but all the other people who invest in startups know who he is. But getting a thiel fellowship is out of reach for most young people.




To be fair, getting a degree is out of reach for most people as well.




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