Patrick did a 60-minute interview with me and I took a few pieces that were particularly interesting and featured them. The video clips filled in some of the other pieces I didn't write about. If you want the rest I suggest watching the full interview: http://startupgrind.com/2012/04/patrick-collison-founder-str...

Never give up. You should use affiliate links to sell the products that are getting reviewed.

It goes both ways. Sometimes it means their family was loaded, but it can mean you're wicked smart too.

I think these guys are particularly unique and talented. But I don't think most follow this trajectory of amazingness. Lots of incredible founders never went to an Ivy League school. Most didn't attend MIT or Harvard.

couldn't agree more.