[jmspring]

Atherton residents include people like founders of A16Z, Stephen Curry and others. The funny thing, 10-15 years ago, a number of residences were second houses and generally empty.

Back about 15-16 years ago, there was an international incubator BlackBox based out of one of the properties in Atherton.

[nine_k]

Time and again, a small group of people who have motivation and resources wins against numerous members of general public who are neither coordinated nor motivated enough.

[malfist]

Wasn't 10-15 years ago the financial crisis?

[jmspring]

2008