“I'm interested in AI/machine learning research, which practically require a PhD, even in industry. I've also considered the entrepreneurial route, but I lack a certain technical maturity as well as co-founders, both of which I could find in grad school. Eventually, when I'm in my 40s, I'd like to be involved in VC... but I'd like to spend the next couple decades doing more detailed technology work so that, when I get there, I understand what I'm analyzing.”