[jobvandervoort]

I found that starting a startup taught me quickly what I didn't know. In my case, it led me to search for a place where I could learn what I needed.

It's hard to know what to look for, what to learn, when you have not ran against any walls. Starting a startup forces you to find solutions you don't have, for problems you weren't aware off. You might have many solutions when employed, but you're unaware whether those will help you with your startup and what problems you might encounter.