| I think this makes the economic circumstances which allow for a billion dollar company to be created sound rarer than they are. There have been numerous technologies that have emerged or hit the mainstream in my adult life that have spawned multiple billion dollar companies. EVs/charging, renewables, crypto/fintech, much of “modern” social media, same day/last mile delivery, drones, etc. Probably at least a few that I don’t know exist. Looking back across the history of business and innovation in the 1900s, this doesn’t seem that anomalous. I think the actionable framing of this is - - Build skills that are transferable between different industries that allow you to take advantage of the areas of greatest opportunity as they emerge. - Build a network of likeminded people with complimentary skills who are willing to take a flyer on opportunities with you. - Make friends with people with money who will fund these efforts, or build a resume that will make you an appealing founder or very, very early employee to VCs. I do think that the situation of your birth has a major impact on your ability to put yourself in this position - I’m less sure about the timing aspect. |