via 37signals:

81% of tech company founders came from “regular” schools as opposed to elite institutions.

If you think you’re school/background prevents you from start-up success you’re dead wrong. Now start working.

“Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee - whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe.”