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"... We did have one of the big accounting firms ... I might have said in a talk somewhere that this helped us seem legit ..."

Thanks for the confirmation. I'd never come across the accounting angle before. Was this later in the startup process where some recognition of Viaweb, introduction or wads of cash like the PR firm?

No stone unturned hey. Didn't think you would have to work that hard at it :)