This Gen Zer built a software company in his bedroom that's about to make $1 million. But he's still committed to getting his college degree | Fortune

"Elijah Khasabo starts his mornings answering emails, checking metrics, and debugging his software-a routine not all too uncommon among aspiring tech founders. But unlike many entrepreneurs, he eventually has to put his laptop down and head to his first class of the day. At 22, Khasabo is walking a tightrope few could manage: his user-generated content platform startup Vidovo is on track to hit over $1 million in revenue this year, yet he's still completing his senior year at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst."

"At a time when many young people are questioning the value of a degree-thanks in part to growing student loan debt and a less-than-ideal post-grad job market -Khasabo's time in the classroom might look like a distraction from scaling his business. He admits he's thought about dropping out plenty of times. In fact, he waited until 14 hours before his first class of the semester to move back on campus."

Elijah Khasabo starts his mornings answering emails, checking metrics, and debugging his software before attending classes. At 22, he is completing his senior year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst while running Vidovo, a user-generated content platform projected to exceed $1 million in revenue this year. He considered dropping out several times but views college as more than a resume line; he sees it as a jumpstart for his career and a networking opportunity. His entrepreneurial path began with a Discord server that grew to 30,000 members, experiments in drop-shipping, and a viral user-generated video that inspired Vidovo. The startup evolved from a bedroom project initiated during community college.

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