It's no surprise that the largest predictor of wealth is... wealth. Lots of founders might not be directly funded by family wealth, but the various safety nets and conveniences (even op said they sold 2 of their cars) are a major factor, if not the largest factor, of success.
It's an ugly truth of life that I've come to accept: the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor.
It's an ugly truth of life that I've come to accept: the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor.