How crucial is a degree when applying to YC?

[jpalacio486]

Just wondering...

[pg]

Not in the least. The most successful company we've funded so far was founded by a pair of sophomores:

http://www.inc.com/30under30/2007/4-altman.html

The only advantage of a degree as far as we're concerned is that it means you're unlikely to chicken out and go back to college.

[jpalacio486]

Thats awesome, too bad loopt isnt available on T-Mobile (yet).