[adrianmsmith]

I'm not sure myths can be trusted. I'm sure many people, when they think of Microsoft's founding, think of Bill Gates. And of Apple's, Steve Jobs. But neither were single founders.

[GamblersFallacy]

The foremost function of mythology is to establish models for behavior, not historical accuracy.

Notice the hero worship surrounding founders who's business had a near death experience, e.g. Elon Musk and Steve Jobs.