Observation: the smartest AI founders often came from bio, physics, math or chemistry
zebird0 · x · 2026-10-09
An X user observed that many of the smartest AI founders studied biology, physics, math or chemistry as undergrads before pivoting into something new. A light but widely resonant take on the background profile of AI startup founders, typically sparking discussion about foundational science training versus direct AI education.
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