Why This Dropout Skipped College: 'SF Vibe Just Hits Different,' Says Young AI Talent
deedydas · x · 2026-10-12
VC Deedy shares an anecdote: asked why he wouldn't finish college, a young AI prodigy said the SF vibe is different — everyone there is cracked and wants the same things; he just wants to learn and doesn't care about money. Deedy is keeping his identity private.
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