a) I have never actually introduced myself as a Thiel Fellow because I didn't want to immediately be associated with the stereotypes that come along with the title. It's not on my resume nor my LinkedIn.
b) I completed my application the night it was due. I told the foundation & mentors it was rushed. They noticed this too because my responses were pretty incomplete.
c) I had full intentions, and still do, of becoming an entrepreneur and working on my own startup. However, I don't think now is the time. I thought I had all the skills I needed, but I realize that I have a lot more to learn. In a few years, I'll be much better equipped. I also need time to come up with something I'm really passionate about. There are lots of successful startups that solve first world problems, but I don't think I can dedicate the rest of my life to one.
She did not say that, this is intellectual dishonesty. Obviously they did not weight her essays very heavily and she got in because they saw a bright, dedicated woman who had entrepreneurial aspirations.
Chill out and don't be so quick to judge for god's sake.
Thanks! We were thinking we'd allow restaurants/places to give out free things (ex: one free shot at a bar) to incentivize people to go to certain places.
Would also like to implement finding facebook/eventbrite events in the future :)
