What’s an easier path to wealth? PATH 1: VENTURE STARTUP - 95% chance of $0 - Tiny personal income while building startup until IPO/scale - Massive dilution (most founders end up owning 5-15%). $1BN market cap = $50-$150MM for founder. OR...
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Given the diminishing marginal utility of money it's important to keep in mind that expected value of wealth != expected value of happiness.
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True, but you can also donate it, and if you do that right the marginal utility doesn't decrease.
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What do you think the expected value is for a smart and hard-working person? Sincere question given your experience.
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Expected value might be strong but volatility is high. It's still a near binary bet... If only 10% of VC portco's drive returns, 90% of the other "smart and hard-working" founders fizzle out. The 10% in each succeed raise the statistical payout for the 90% who fail.
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