[MatthewPhillips]

My take away was that he had connections that let him pursue his ideas more than just as a weekend project.

[pclark]

He just went to a party. He didn't have rolodex of investors or anything.

[MatthewPhillips]

He went to a party where Andreessen Horowitz happened to also be attending. I'm assuming he didn't crash this party. I didn't say he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, just that he was in a position where his hard work was likely to be recognized.

[dudeguy999]

Come out to SV and hustle. It's not that hard to attend a party with a VC firm. It's their job to be approachable.

[mikecane]

Being at that party is precisely what luck is all about.

[joering2]

?? what does him going to the party knowing that Horowitz will be there has to do with luck??

[matwood]

Luck is commonly referred to as being ready when an opportunity presents itself.

[paulhauggis]

Many people here on HN mistake it for winning the lottery. Almost as if that is the only reason you can and did succeed.

[joering2]

never heard this one. I like Wiki take: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luck

[cellis]

He also went to Stanford.

[mladenkovacevic]

This is a huge deal. Not for the quality of the education (although there's that too) but also for the branding and network it gives you access to.