[poorpointofview]

SpaceX did not come from nothing. The science, technology and infrastructure that enabled SpaceX to exist was created by tax payer funded programs. I'm not saying he's not a great guy. I'm just saying he's standing on the shoulders of giants.

The taxes paid by people sending cat pictures funds the infrastructure that enables SpaceX to exist.

[andrewfelix]

When the OP stated something from nothing I think he/she meant tangible 'things' from investment and research(ie. rockets). As opposed to Instagram which is a form of communication and entertainment that will forever exist within a software context.

Instagram also stood on the shoulders of giants.