>It isn't enough to be an idiot, you have to be an idiot with connections to get spaffed

The first part I can manage. But how do I get connections?

Whenever I hear advice about using connections and networking, I always interpret that to mean "be born with the right relatives".

It can be work connections too. My brother worked for a startup that got bought for a 150 million and he still connects with the old ceo whom I bet my brother could get funding from now if he had a good idea.

Go to eton is common

You are too late. They met at school!