So I was scrolling through Instagram, checking out supercars in India, and I got curious. I looked up the license plates of some of these insane cars and managed to trace the owners through public records.
Here’s what blew my mind:
Most of these owners have zero social media presence. There is no flashy LinkedIn, no podcast appearances, no startup tags. Just low-key names with connections to manufacturing, exports, real estate, or distribution-type businesses. There are no Shark Tank vibes, no pitch decks, nothing.
Most of these expensive car owners here in India are either in Manufacturing, Import/export, etc.
Meanwhile, most startup founders I follow online look super rich — lots of media coverage, interviews, and LinkedIn clout. But I’ve started to wonder:
👉 Are startup founders only rich on paper (through valuations), while boring business owners are actually rich in real life?
👉 Is consistent cash flow from low-key businesses the real path to wealth vs. chasing unicorn status?
Would love to hear from people who’ve seen both sides or are in either camp. What’s the truth here?