This high school dropout now makes six figures at OpenAI—and he shares the strategy Gen Z can use to get hired in Silicon Valley, too

Gabriel Petersson, a high school dropout, landed a six-figure job at OpenAI without a university degree. His strategy: demonstrating practical competence directly. Petersson's unconventional path highlights how Gen Z can enter Silicon Valley by showcasing skills and abilities rather than relying on traditional credentials, challenging conventional hiring practices in tech.