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title: "How to Make Wealth"
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# How to Make Wealth

*Original essay: May 2004 · AI-written directory summary*

> Paul Graham explores startups as a way of creating economic value through focused work and technology. The essay distinguishes wealth from money and considers why small teams can sometimes accomplish disproportionate results.

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Paul Graham explores startups as a way of creating economic value through focused work and technology. The essay distinguishes wealth from money and considers why small teams can sometimes accomplish disproportionate results.

**Original author:** [Paul Graham](https://listedstartups.com/people/paul-graham-33p57y7g84srv)

**Publication:** [Paul Graham’s Essays](https://paulgraham.com/articles.html)

**Original publication:** May 2004 (the source specifies a month, not an exact day).

This entry is an AI-written directory summary of the linked work. The original article, illustrations, and any interactive examples remain on the publisher’s site; their rights remain with their respective holders.