In other words, starting a business isn&#x27;t much different than it was in the past - capital and connections are essential. Sure, there&#x27;re exceptions when someone with little money and hard work managed to grow their business, but they&#x27;re that - exceptions. The older I am the more I realize how naive thinking &quot;I just need to create something better than my competitors!&quot; really is. You can have a mediocre product but with capital for heavy marketing and connections to acquire early customers you&#x27;ve much bigger chance of success than &quot;just&quot; having a good product.