Alex Karp on What Elite Schools Won't Teach You (And What Employers Actually Want)

We're posting this because Alex Karp raises important points every student should hear not because we endorse him, but because students need to understand what employers actually think of them and how their school choice fits into that reality. Karp's blunt critique: elite institutions are breeding a generation convinced they understand the world based on performative activism and social media, only to find themselves unprepared for real work and real expectations. Whether you agree with his tone or not, the underlying message is worth hearing: where you go to school and what you actually know are two different things. This is especially relevant for students considering six-figure debt or those navigating post-grad recruitment.