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Philosopher Versus MBA | Greylock

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"There are two things that need to be explained away in order for me to invest in your startup," says Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman, who holds an advanced degree in philosophy. "An MBA or a background in management consulting." While there are many exceptions, Hoffman believes pursuing an MBA can generally be adverse signal for entrepreneurship. Instead, he encourages prospective entrepreneurs gain real-world experience by working at a startup and pursuing other courses of study that help form fundamental critical thinking skills.

Philosopher Versus MBA | Greylock Reid Hoffman Philosopher Versus MBA How Academic Pursuits Impact Entrepreneurship twitter linkedin email --> And as I discussed last week in the Greymatter podcast with my friend and Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh , I believe that a knowledge of philosophy is actually a great asset for entrepreneurs. During that conversation, we talked about some of my favorite philosophers and how I’ve applied their ideas to my own career. This week, we discuss how a philosophy degree compares to a much more conventional business background: the masters in business administ

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