Patrick Collison did not technically drop out of high school in Ireland, formally graduated, but practically spent minimal time in formal coursework during transition year (an optional gap year before final exams) when he was pursuing programming.
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Patrick CollisonEvidence Quote
“i didn't technically speaking drop out although i sort of practically speaking did um but you know given my lack of education credentials elsewhere i i i do um i should for the sake of my parents um insist that i do in fact or did in fact formally speak and graduated from high school”
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Patrick Collison: Philosophies for Running Stripe, Hiring, Decision Making, and Reading— The Knowledge Project PodcastCreated: 8/10/2026, 11:17:01 PM
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