[xando]

I've been / I am in similar place right now. Since I don't have anything solid as an answer. Few comments. Please read this.

http://www.aaronkharris.com/investors-and-their-incentives

As few people noticed, The content of the question displays way of thinking that is incompatible with VC.

My approach right now is to find an angel investor who could spend reasonable amount of time with me. Effectively a mentor, to help me with answers for question like yours.

[tehayj]

Thanks, that was interesting.