대학에 갈 이유가 없다는 걸 깨달은 고3 창업가의 논리 | 최성운의 사고실험 [김현준] 2부

Summary

The interviewee reflects on their decision to forgo university, driven by a desire for stability and the belief that their goals could be achieved without formal education. They discuss the importance of self-motivation, the challenges of losing passion in a startup, and the realization that their product had limited market potential. Despite setbacks, they view their experiences as invaluable, gaining insights into entrepreneurship and building a network that transcends traditional educational pathways. The interviewee also shares their mental strength and the influence of hip-hop culture on their values, emphasizing honesty and transparency. They express a fear of losing financial stability and social connections but are determined to use these challenges as motivation, aiming to become a successful entrepreneur and a role model for others.

Takeaways

• 🎓 The individual believes there are three main things one can gain from university: knowledge, networking, and a sense of stability from being part of an institution.
• 🏆 Despite not attending university, the person feels they have already achieved a level of name recognition and accomplishment, as indicated by the mention of 'Name Valley' and being a top student.
• 🚀 The decision to fully commit to a startup and go all-in was made with the intention of pursuing a passion, but various factors led to a loss of enthusiasm and eventual discontinuation of the startup.
• 🔥 A significant reason for the startup's discontinuation was the loss of passion, as the initial motivation was not personal desire but rather the excitement of seeing positive metrics and user reactions.
• 🕒 Time constraints became a critical issue as the team members had other commitments like school and exams, leading to a decrease in their ability to contribute effectively to the startup.
• 💔 The realization that friends were losing interest and even using competitor apps was a turning point that led to a sense of defeat and a reevaluation of the startup's direction.
• 🤝 The person values the networking opportunities that come with being part of a university, but they also recognize that effective networking can happen outside of academic institutions, especially in the startup community.
• 💼 The individual has a strong work ethic and a history of achieving goals, which has contributed to their confidence in making decisions about their education and career path.
• 💡 There is a recognition that the traditional path of education and career may not be the fastest or most effective for everyone, and the person is an advocate for following one's own pace and interests.
• 🌟 The interviewee expresses a desire to prove that it is possible to achieve success and happiness by following an unconventional path, and they hope to be a role model for others considering a similar journey.

Q & A

What are the three things the interviewee believes they can gain from university?

The interviewee believes they can gain knowledge, networking, and a sense of stability from attending university.

Why does the interviewee feel a sense of insecurity despite living in South Korea for 18 years?

The interviewee feels a sense of insecurity due to not having a guaranteed fallback option or a sense of belonging that comes with being part of an institution like a university.

What was the interviewee's initial motivation for starting a company?

The initial motivation was not to start a company but to see if the product would be successful in Korea. The success and user reactions led to a personal desire to start a company.

What were the two main reasons the interviewee decided to stop working on the company?

The two main reasons were losing passion and interest in the project, and the realization that the team and the product were not suitable for entrepreneurship.

How did the competition and the use of competitor apps by the interviewee's friends affect the team's morale?

Seeing friends use competitor apps led to a realization and a drop in morale, contributing to the team members' disengagement.

What was the interviewee's experience with managing a team and how did it affect their interest in the project?

The interviewee found it lonely managing the team without the initial passion and felt they failed to lead, which further diminished their interest in the project.

Why did the interviewee feel disappointed and what was the source of their disappointment?

The interviewee felt disappointed because they could not motivate their friends as much as they wanted to and felt they failed in managing the team effectively.

What was the interviewee's perspective on the value of the product they were working on?

The interviewee felt the product was not a problem-solving startup and was more about providing dopamine hits, which led to the realization that it was not a product they wanted to continue working on.

How did the interviewee's experience with the startup influence their future career plans?

The experience was valuable, providing insights into product development and marketing, and solidifying the interviewee's decision to continue on an entrepreneurial path.

What was the interviewee's strategy for dealing with the lack of a safety net after leaving university?

The interviewee used the sense of insecurity as a motivation to push themselves harder, believing that the lack of a fallback would drive them to succeed.

How did the interviewee's high school experience influence their decision to not attend university?

The interviewee's high school experience with entrepreneurship and success in competitions, along with the belief that university wouldn't provide necessary skills for their career path, influenced their decision to not attend university.