Leaving IB/PE to start your own start-up?

Our society has increasingly become reliant on instant gratification and success and making as much money as possible in such little time.

No wonder people say fuck working for the old man and start their own company.

Has anyone on here left and made their own start-up, then sold for millions? Or does anyone on here know of any stories like this.

Just wanting to hear some insights, this seems to be the trend nowadays, once again I’m sure it’s embedded from our technological nuances and continuous seeking of instant success (although, it’s not necessary instant success per say)

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