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Originally Published 2 months ago — by The San Francisco Standard
The article discusses a trend where Silicon Valley tech founders are attending finishing schools, a move that Garry Tan criticizes, highlighting differing opinions on the value of such programs for entrepreneurs.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Business Insider
A growing movement among young tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley advocates skipping college to pursue startups, driven by high costs, rapid technological change, and a belief that real builders learn from experience and biographies rather than traditional education. Notable figures and companies like Palantir are promoting alternative pathways, challenging the value of higher education, especially for men, amid declining college enrollment among young men. However, experts caution that college still offers significant long-term benefits and broader educational value.