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by JohnFen 2709 days ago
But that only matters if you're chasing VC money. That's the norm in silicon valley, but (depending on your goals) it's not necessary in order to start a profitable business.

I've started and sold a handful of successful tech companies, but have never taken a dollar of VC money.
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jawnv6 2709 days ago
Right, the article is chasing VC money. They have a calculator to see how far a VC dollar will take you called "VC Arbitrage". The author takes flights to SF specifically for VC meetings.

You're talking about a situation wholly removed from the article, why?

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JohnFen 2709 days ago
Because I was engaging in a broader discussion. I'm sorry for offending you.
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