(...) Why does this discrepancy exist? Can someone help me understand this statement from an economic standpoint?
not sure if I'm understanding the OP's question correctly about people's interest in something, the issue should be based on multiple perspectives and the fact that the value of the product (which has been and is being recognized) from someone) to compare the scale then I think it's easy to visualize. An example that you mentioned from Elon Musk, and I also know that to have such success, he also had to put in a lot of effort to get results, it is better to compare the process of they do not look at the current results to compare and argue without logic. As for the interest of small corporations or individuals, what is their difference in the competitive economic and technological environment or in many different fields?, I believe a product has a price Development values for people will always be received over time and vice versa.
Buddy, you're firing some heavy economic artilery! Nailing the target, you're saying interests are multifaceted. Deciding between a pizza or a burger isn't a flip of a coin; tastes, health factors, even the whim of the day have a say. Speaking of Musk, the guy didn't magically turn into a billionaire overnight - he battled for it, hard. Looking at his success through the current snapshot? Unfair, it doesn't capture the rollercoaster ride he took to the top.
Regarding small entities and individuals, their interests are as varied as the toppings you can get on a New York slice. Each participant in this massive economic symphony plays their own tune, regardless of the field they're in. And, on the topic of products and their value evolution, it's an endurance race, pal. Just like a vintage Bordeaux, it needs time to mature. It may not be a hit straight out of the gate, but with time and constant evolution, it can connect with its market and taste triumh.