[DeathArrow]

> In the US there is minimal social stigma for trying something ambitious and failing

I think fear of bankruptcy can be a higher deterrent for foolish risks than social stigma.

> In many parts of the world, trying something and failing is held against you In Europe you don't lose people's sympathy if you try something and fail.

[jandrewrogers]

I can't say that I know any Americans that fear bankruptcy. That doesn't seem like a serious objection.