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From PhD to Startup
- Simon B, after getting his PhD in electrical engineering, decided against a traditional career path.
- Instead, he pursued startups, wrote code for various projects, and even built a factory.
Startups as an Escape Hatch
- Simon B's path to startups was influenced by his dislike of authority, the 2008 recession, and the film 'The Social Network'.
- He and his wife saw startups as a viable alternative to traditional employment.
Re-engineering Education
- If starting again, Simon B wouldn't necessarily change his educational path, valuing the hard work and satisfaction of his degree.
- However, he acknowledges the cost-effectiveness of bootcamps and self-learning.