I think even in non-government backed startups, many people could be considered "rent-seeking", putting more focus on raising money than anything productive. A

I think even in non-government backed startups, many people could be considered "rent-seeking", putting more focus on raising money than anything productive. Also, shows like shark tank(while entertaining) give some non-entrepreneurs the perspective that business is a lottery. So many people, when I talk to then about starting a company, they mention some mythical day when I suddenly become rich, and it just doesn't happen that way. The best definition of money I use is, "money is nothing but a reflection of value you create for other people" -Tony Robbins