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argumentum | 10 years ago

If it's any consolation, they were "normal people" before they became insanely wealthy. If anything, that's the point of YC .. to give "normal people" with intellect, determination and good ideas the chance to become "insanely wealthy" while improving the world.

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pw|10 years ago

I'd probably argue that it's a bad thing for anyone to have the chance to be "insanely wealthy."

djhn|10 years ago

"I wish everyone had the chance, but nobody would use it" could be better.

oldmanjay|10 years ago

Wow, please do make that argument. I'm dying to see it.