Ask HN: Why are so many top-notch CS researchers working for a college dropout?

2 points by kjok ↗ HN
Genuinely curious as to why so many researchers from top academic institutions decide to work for a college dropout?

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1. Salaries in academia are peanuts in comparison.

2. The boss just needs to provide money.