Twice as likely to succeed is not insignificant. It's a lot better chance to succeed. You're being led to by folks who want to make you their slave.

https://clarifycapital.com/blog/what-percentage-of-businesse...

That 80% number is after 20 years. That's far longer than almost anyone stays at the same employer. Maybe if those failures are the owners retiring.

You're being lied to. The myths of silicon Valley are not there for the benefit of founders.