e27 Discussions: Should you drop out of college or wait to gain some experience before launching own venture?

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Is there a right time to launch a startup, or is it all about the right opportunity?

Entrepreneurial journey is full of thorns, and is highly unpredictable. You might take a break in your long career, or drop out of college, with the hope of building a billion dollar venture, but the dream could crash in the middle. You might even slip into depression if you don’t know how to handle failure.

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Some people start up early in their career while others wait to gain some experience before delving into entrepreneurship. We have hundreds of examples in front of us, of young people dropping out of college and building successful ventures. We also have many instances for experienced professionals taking a break in their professional career to build unicorn startups. There are pros and cons to both.

What do you think about this? Should you start in your 20’s, or wait to gain a wealth of experience before building your own venture?

Let’s discuss here.

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