I don't think the evolutionary analysis works here. Small human groups on the savanna only directly competed for resources with other small local groups. Imagine if a single group, only 10% "better" than others, were able to catch all the antelopes worldwide. Everyone else would have to find another niche. Similarly, I might be confident I could be the best spreadsheet writer in Peoria. I could "own" that market. But the entire spreadsheet market, worldwide, is supplied by a few startups plus a few bigcorps plus a few open source projects.
Corporations arose to enable and respond to global markets made possible by industrialization. The Internet enables global marketing by small firms, but doesn't protect them from global competition. Yes, individuals should be encouraged to take a swing at forming a startup if they have some brilliant new idea. But don't fault them for rationally choosing safety in a larger group if they realize their ideas are not competitive on a global scale.
Corporations arose to enable and respond to global markets made possible by industrialization. The Internet enables global marketing by small firms, but doesn't protect them from global competition. Yes, individuals should be encouraged to take a swing at forming a startup if they have some brilliant new idea. But don't fault them for rationally choosing safety in a larger group if they realize their ideas are not competitive on a global scale.