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Ask HN: Used to work for a YC backed company when I was 15

3 pointsby kelvincobanajover 9 years ago
I used to work for a Y Combinator backed company as a full stack web dev when I was 15. I recently developed an iOS game as a weekend project. A few months ago I had a job offer from Twitter but they couldn&#x27;t sponsor visa as I was under 18. Right now I am developing an iOS social dating app for a client. When I was around 9 - 10 years old, I started experimenting with linux which I very much enjoyed, so I decided to start a game hosting service that made me around $2k back then.<p>Now that the senior year of high school is approaching, I am starting to check out a few colleges. I really like Stanfords curriculum, so I am considering applying there. Any suggestions about any other university or college things I should keep in mind while applying to maximise my options?<p>You can find me on twitter: @kelvincobanaj, or email me at ping@kelvin.ninja.

2 comments

GFischerover 9 years ago
You&#x27;ll probably have better success getting answers if you change the submission title to Ask HN :)<p>I think many people in your situation have asked about going or not going, and the answer has always been: it depends :) , mostly on your perceived goals.<p>If I had the choice at your age, I&#x27;d go for it.<p>See for example this thread:<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=9754305" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=9754305</a>
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mateopriftiover 9 years ago
Wow, you have achieved so much at such a young age. College is very important and a great way to extend your network by meeting new people that share common interests as you. But it all depends on your goals and what you want to achieve.
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