This shows how important important luck, timing, and connections are. And having a lot of money. Bing at the right place at right time means so much for success. Even the best VCs struggle to do this well, and this guy it it on firs try.
Money begets money!
Considering this website, I find it hilarious how the most common talking point on this post is all "luck", like it's a conspiracy. You'd imagine "risk" would come up even once, but a few hours in, I am the only one bringing it up.
On the flip side, how much productivity has been lost because of Youtube? ;)