[ivankuznetsov11]

"While there are always exceptions, you typically don't need to hire three developers to build a prototype.”

However, prototypes often don't show any traction. In addition to developers, you need marketing, design, and other people. Thus, three developers is just a simplification.

My main point is that the current market is highly competitive, and products are becoming increasingly complex, so more money is needed to reach our first customers.