Why are so many successful founding CEOs software engineers?

Re:Why are so many successful founding CEOs software engineers? by asdfman123 on Monday March 15, 2021 @12:31PM (#26468098)

Obviously, none of this is black and white. It's definitely possible for the less well-off to devote resources to passing meritocracy tests. It's just harder.

It's not either or: 1) people should take more accountability for their own lives, but at the same time, 2) it should be easier to raise yourself up if you're less fortunate.

If you're willing to overcome the obstacles you can accomplish nearly anything. I'm just in favor of fewer obstacles.

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Re:Why are so many successful founding CEOs software engineers? by aeoleonn on Monday March 15, 2021 @12:40PM (#26468219)

I agree with ya.

But this statement:

>" it should be easier "

applies to literally everything in existence :P

challenges are good-- they result in growth.

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Re:Why are so many successful founding CEOs software engineers? by asdfman123 on Monday March 15, 2021 @01:02PM (#26468501)

I a Wired article about a team of poor Latino high schoolers who won a prestigious submersible competition. Brilliant kids.

I don't think any of them became engineers. One of them ran a catering business, for instance, which is more in line with his background.

Is that growth?

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Re:Why are so many successful founding CEOs software engineers? by EvilEy3 on Monday March 15, 2021 @06:42PM (#26470258)

> I don't think any of them became engineers.

What makes you think that they should become engineers? Just because they're brilliant they're supposed to work in engineering?

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