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The Economic Times
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Generational wealth vs new money? ₹500 crore businessman in slippers, startup founder on investor funding in BMW

A post on X comparing two contrasting meetings with wealthy individuals has gone viral, prompting discussion on the perceived differences between old wealth and new wealth. The user recounted separate experiences with a businessman from a wealthy family and a startup founder, highlighting their contrasting lifestyles and approaches despite their financial status.

According to the post, the first meeting was with a man described as having generational wealth and a net worth of more than ₹500 crore. Expecting to be invited to a luxury hotel or an exclusive club, the user said he was instead taken to a simple South Indian breakfast restaurant.

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