a16z amplifies debate: attention from Collison and Musk beats a Stanford degree?
a16z · x · 2026-10-08
a16z retweets Erik Torenberg's case for the "peer-to-peer credential": being followed by Patrick Collison, Elon Musk, and Marc Andreessen may signal more talent than a Stanford degree. Citing David Perell's claim that Twitter has been worth more than his college education, Torenberg frames college as a bundle of education, network, and credential — and argues attention from the right people now serves as proof of work that opens more doors.
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