Yes, but the pyramid structure of wealth (concentrated at the top) definitely applies.

With the right binoculars, you can see Steve Jobs standing way up there on top. I do get what you mean about that, but it seems smaller pyramids can be built next to the big ones, even if they do pay taxes (so to speak) to the bigger ones. Maybe the iPhone isn't the best environment for that? Or maybe the real money is in building apps for other companies who need their services extended to a new platform.

I strongly suspect your last sentence is the key!

The survival rate for both groups is exactly 0%.