[zymhan]

Man, why does everyone assume that rich people just take their money and start companies? Do you realize how risky it is to start a business? You are highly likely to lose EVERYTHING you invest, as well as ruin your reputation, if you start a business from scratch and it fails to take off.

Almost all wealthy people just invest their money in stocks, hedge funds, VCs, and other intangible assets that don't immediately produce a noticeable economic impact, aside from a rise in the stock market.

[clarky07]

What do you think the purpose of stocks and venture funds are? They are for starting and growing businesses. He/She doesn't have to start the business themselves.