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To: XoFruitCake who wrote (172260)12/18/2008 9:30:05 AM
From: bentwayRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 306849
 
I think it's more than that, too. The kind of a mindset of a person the goes to HBS isn't that of a guy that believes he has the talent, ambition and drive to start a business from nothing.

As you said, established corporations compete for those HBS grads. A startup guy wouldn't be interested in that sort of a career with clearly laid out paths of advancement, where cut-throat office politics often determine advancement. They want to cut their own path with a machete.

Two of the most famous didn't even graduate from college, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.

I'd be curious to know the correlations among the most successful of startup founders. Schools, hobbies, etc.



To: XoFruitCake who wrote (172260)12/18/2008 12:18:15 PM
From: Sea OtterRead Replies (2) | Respond to of 306849
 
That's true. Most go to apply their skills on Wall Street - although we all know how well that worked out ;}

After this mess blows over, hopefully brains will be attracted to more productive pursuits.


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