Here's another piece of advice (self-serving, I'll be the first to admit) -- work at a YC startup. you can meet all the YC people, including Paul. There are a lot of YC parties and events that you'll be able to go to. Make a good impression and get good recommendations from people already in YC, and you'll be in a great position to get into YC a little while later.
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