My favorite PR stories will always be the "self-made millionaire" who managed to get himself a multi-million dollar startup valuation via his personal investment from his trust fund and another investment from his father's hedge fund.
> According to recent reports, several second-tier private universities have gained a reputation as being "rich people universities." These schools include New York University, Boston College, and the University of Southern California, among others. These institutions are known for their high tuition costs and their large endowments, which are often funded by wealthy donors. While they may not be as prestigious as Ivy League schools, they are still considered to be among the top tier of private universities in the United States
I've followed the son's career, and it seems that he has squandered tens of millions of dollars over the course of a decade. Glassdoor reviews are not kind to his company, or him specifically. Apparently he lies to employees and recruits about milestones and such. I have wondered if his gravy train will ever run out of steam. So far, it hasn't — he lives in a multimillion dollar house and drives fancy cars. Oh, and his startup was covered in TechCrunch, of course!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesdigitalcovers/2018/07/11/...
For reference, she had a 9 figure trust fund when her father passed away.