I don’t have a master’s degree, and I didn’t apply for an MBA. Instead, I invested in +40 startups. After becoming wealthy with my first startup success, I got the chance to finally get a nice diploma frame over my desk. I hesitated to apply for a prestigious MBA. And then I decided to use this money to invest in startups, and made over 40 angel investments. I got the chance to deeply analyse and understand 40 different companies, follow them for years, build strong relationships with amazing entrepreneurs. Some of my investments became amazing companies: Hightouch, Attio, Swan, Stoik, Swypex, Capi Money… Some of them went bankrupt or are still fighting hard to succeed. In general, startups teach you more than any MBA. You don’t need a fancy diploma to succeed. But you will have to take more risks than others. Trust yourself!