Steve Jobs Insisted I Quit College: Activision CEO Kotick

The speaker reflects on their career path, expressing regret for not entering the video gaming industry. They recount their time at the University of Michigan, where they started a software company. A pivotal meeting with Steve Jobs led to a decision to drop out of college to pursue a contract with Apple. Despite initial parental disapproval, the speaker chose to focus on their software development career.

What industry does the speaker regret not entering due to its profitability?

• Technology consulting

• Video gaming

• Private equity

• Real estate

Where did the speaker start their software company?

• In their parent's basement

• In their dorm room

• In a garage

• In a rented office

What type of software was the speaker developing for Apple?

• Security software

• Educational software

• Productivity software

• Video games

What was Steve Jobs' advice to the speaker regarding their education?

• Switch to a business major

• Drop out of college

• Focus on video games

• Continue studying art history

How did the speaker's parents react to their decision to leave college?

• They advised returning to college

• They were indifferent

• They were supportive

• They encouraged starting a new business