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I'm pretty convinced the vast majority of tech startups were started by individuals who relied on their family supporting them through the initial phases of the

by drcode 10y ago

I'm pretty convinced the vast majority of tech startups were started by individuals who relied on their family supporting them through the initial phases of their business.

reviseddamage 10y ago
pretty convinced from what data? source please? thanks!
- drcode 10y ago
  I don't know if anyone has collected any formal data, I'm basing it on my personal experience. Certainly plenty of other people make the same observation. http://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/Why-do-so-few-startup-founders-grow-up-6794214.php http://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/Why-do-so-few-st...
- sp332 10y ago
  Yeah, a couple of studies have been done on it. http://qz.com/455109/entrepreneurs-dont-have-a-special-gene-for-risk-they-come-from-families-with-money/ http://qz.com/455109/entrepreneurs-dont-have-a-special-gene-...
deelowe 10y ago
Vast majority? Really?