Just 2 years out of college and I really want to create my own start up but don't know where/how to start. I figure I need a mentor but I don't even know where to get one. I feel completely disillusioned with consulting and having to deal with asinine politics. I see so many intelligent people wasting their potential in a system that rewards sycophancy and con artistry, I'm afraid to become one. Is this just consulting or am I waking up to the reality of how the professional world works?

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Better than being an unemployed entrepreneur living in your parents basement with big (yet incomplete and unmarketable) ideas. Not to dissuade you - but Save up a nest egg - take your big shot - but have a back up plan in case of catastrophe.

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Do you know what your startup would do?

You don’t need a unicorn. Just something to replace your could be income and perhaps be your own boss.

This is how the professional world works. As for startup, check out local colleges for incubator organizations and entrepreneur programs to build a network and seek advice.

so people are really okay living with this for 20+ years ha?

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I literally tried just getting folks from this forum to get together and start something. As I know there are some smart folks out there, but they seem too worried about security and are too risk adverse.

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