I did read the article. I find it incredible how it pays absolutely no attention to the fact that he became a millionaire through RedSwoosh and how this allowed him to invest in your startup and "show up at your office one or two days a week" if he felt like it.

My issue isn't with him specifically, more the sense of entitlement of the industry and the press.

> Kalanick came away from the experience with a profound sense of relief and also a bit of a problem with authority

...and a huge amount of money. For most people in the developed world, buying a home and having enough money left over to even think about angel investing (or other expensive pastimes) at a young age is an absolute dream.

Many people see personal wealth as a pre-requisite for being able to found a startup. A little more focus on this side of a founder's story would be welcome.