This is a great post by Ajay from his days at Trilogy. Trilogy was one of the first companies to pioneer aggressive college recruiting for startups, and these are some of the lessons he has learned from those experiences. Startups should not be afraid to hire "kids" - sometimes it can actually be a huge advantage!
I'm a big believer in hiring exceptional talent over those with seemingly relevant experience. Highly motivated and talented people find new and better ways of doing things, that simple. Find it early, hone it, develop it, rule the world.
As a "kid" I have loved being able to work with startups on a daily basis. The responsibility, challenges, and excitement that come with this job make coming to work everyday fun!
Couldn't agree more! We need more college students on the East Coast joining great startups!