Not only Sid didn't come from any of those backgrounds, neither did the founder of Freshworks who literally started his company based on reading a hacker news comment. [0]
replySo I only see more excuses here.
So it was luck
replyNope. He applied to YC and took that risk and already knew how to make money.
replyYou miss 100% of the shots if you do. not. try.
But you don’t hit 100% if you try.
That’s where the luck part comes into play.
replyRight time, right place