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Re:Paul Graham: “Airbnb happened because its founders could ... by mskvsk on Sunday May 19, 2019 @04:35PM (#19955353)
Yes, privileged background is an amplifier and higher starting point. But you don't need any money to make a startup today. Generally, you need a computer with internet access. Although, even a computer is optional as I know some founders who started with just a smartphone (they were building Instagram accounts).

Having said that, there are some people on this planet who are truly underprivileged and can't afford not even a device with internet connection but the very idea that startups could be built by individuals. That's scary.

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Re:Paul Graham: “Airbnb happened because its founders could ... by goto11 on Sunday May 19, 2019 @04:45PM (#19955406)
I don't think the cost of a computer is a big deal these days. The question is the cost of the time investment to bring a startup off the ground. If you live paycheck to paycheck and have to pay rent etc. this can be difficult.
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Re:Paul Graham: “Airbnb happened because its founders could ... by zimpenfish on Sunday May 19, 2019 @04:37PM (#19955365)
> But you don't need any money to make a startup today. Generally, you need a computer with internet access.

And free time.

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Re:Paul Graham: “Airbnb happened because its founders could ... by mskvsk on Sunday May 19, 2019 @04:41PM (#19955386)
Among many other mandatory things, yes. But money is not one of them.
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Re:Paul Graham: “Airbnb happened because its founders could ... by goto11 on Monday May 20, 2019 @05:44AM (#19958766)
Everybody need to eat and pay rent, so yes, you do need money.
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Re:Paul Graham: “Airbnb happened because its founders could ... by mskvsk on Thursday May 23, 2019 @01:07PM (#19993614)
Let me rephrase it, you don't need capital.

Otherwise, yes, money is crucial to building a startup. As well as the oxygen you will be breathing while building it.

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