[JasonFruit]

I'm not exactly certain if your reply addresses my distinction between what is good for the entire body of founders (and the VC's who invest in them) and what is good for each individual founder. To the extent that it does, I think your anecdote illustrates that blind hope didn't offer you any particular benefit.

[wtvanhest]

I'm saying that starting a company requires massive risk, and you should have irrational hope to attempt it. Its good for both founders and VCs.