I am in the last year of university, should i sit in placements or start trying to build something right away ?
I do need a tech team and will it be easy to build one while working in a teach firm ? or how else can i build one
You would greatly benefit from domain specific experience. The problem with university education is that you vastly over-estimate what you know. The theory is good, but practical experience trumps it. Knowing about the problems, solutions that have been implemented, what people are willing to pay and on what basis. The dynamics of negotiations, business, accounting, contract law, financing, etc are all critical.<p>The fast track approach would be to work for a startup in the domain that you are considering getting established within. However, sometimes working in a "legacy" firm will help you see the more deep seated problems.
It helps you to get insights into an industry, a feel for what they need and how customers tick. Also connections and an understanding how businesses are run.<p>On the other hand, Microsoft and Meta have bee quite successful with founders sans job experience.