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“I first started in tech when one of my friends and I decided it was a good opportunity to start a company while we were in school because we had almost no opportunity cost. Our opportunity cost was playing 'World of Warcraft' and drinking beer. We thought it was a good time to try something.” quote by Justin Kan
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“I first started in tech when one of my friends and I decided it was a good opportunity to start a company while we were in school because we had almost no opportunity cost. Our opportunity cost was playing 'World of Warcraft' and drinking beer. We thought it was a good time to try something.”

Justin Kan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He started a company in school because the only real cost was leisure time, making the risk low.

In simple terms: Low opportunity cost made entrepreneurship feasible.

Key Takeaway

Leverage low-cost periods to launch ideas.

Themes

entrepreneurship risk opportunity cost youth startup

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • college projects
  • side hustles
  • early‑stage startups

Key Concepts

cost‑benefit analysis risk tolerance time allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What low‑cost opportunities can you exploit now?
  • How does leisure time become a resource?
A Different Perspective

High opportunity cost later may limit similar choices.

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