There's an important caveat to that though. If you pick an early startup to make your bet, there is a very real (and more likely than not) chance that it won't

There's an important caveat to that though. If you pick an early startup to make your bet, there is a very real (and more likely than not) chance that it won't pan out despite your best efforts and the team's best efforts. And then, like with stocks and other investments, this comes down to your ability to pick the winners.