[brigadier132]

So given that, these million dollar loans they received from family to start their businesses really don't amount to much. And Bezos only got $240k.

[KPGv2]

Only 240K.

The big thing here isn't that they get loans. It's that they can keep taking risks, knowing they'll be OK if they fail.

I can't remember the exact quote, but essentially middle class people have one big shot they can afford to fail at. The children of the wealthy can keep taking them.

[Thorrez]

So basically, poor to billionaire is impossible in 1 generation, but poor to billionaire is possible in 2 generations.

[czechdeveloper]

To be honest, I do care way more about how horrible work conditions they provide in their companies. Especially to the more vulnerable and low paying positions.

[whatscooking]

Smh, that’s like half a million in todays money for free from his parents…