Is College Worth It for Entrepreneurs in 2026? The Truth About Debt, Startups and Success

About this episode

The episode discusses the value of a college degree for aspiring entrepreneurs and explores alternative paths to success in the current economy.

Should aspiring entrepreneurs spend six figures on a college degree or invest directly in building a business? Julie Lokun, JD and Dominick Domasky unpack the real ROI of higher education, student loan debt, and alternative paths to entrepreneurial success in today’s AI-driven economy.

People in this episode

Hosts: Julie Lokun, Dominick Domasky

Topics covered

• college education
• entrepreneurship
• student loan debt
• business investment
• AI-driven economy

Keywords

• college worth it
• entrepreneurs
• student debt
• business building
• ROI of education

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Places: 2026

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