>No one is entitled to a slice of a tech company just cause they couldn't start one. What makes one "deserve" the lion's share of a tech company? The company

>No one is entitled to a slice of a tech company just cause they couldn't start one. What makes one "deserve" the lion's share of a tech company? The company I work for is split between two cofounders. One came from a very privileged background. The other didn't. Guess who got more? As far as I can see the notion that one deserves wealth because one has wealth is baked into our society and legal system. Owning a rental property means receiving a stream of income from those who do not. Owning shares means receiving a stream of income from work done by others. Likewise, if you earn a salary you're the one paying that rent and the work you do is generating those dividends. Likewise, being rich (and being well connected to the wealthy) when you start a company gives you the leverage to take a larger share. If that's what you believe is deserved then fine, I guess. I've yet to hear anybody actually state the words "being richer entitles you to a larger unearned income than those who are not" though.