Steve Jobs Insisted I Quit College: Activision CEO Kotick

Steve Jobs Insisted I Quit College: Activision CEO Kotick

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Business, History

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The speaker reflects on their career path, expressing regret for not entering the video gaming industry. They discuss their educational background in New York and 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.

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What business did the speaker initially enter, and what business do they believe would have been more profitable?

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What advice did Steve Jobs give to the speaker regarding their education?

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What type of software did the speaker start developing in their dorm room?

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What was the speaker's major in college before dropping out?

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How did the speaker's parents react when they learned about the speaker dropping out of college?

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