[lifeisstillgood]

From that story he sounds the total opposite of the OP's complaints.

The pitch would have been, Hi I am a successful Sales exec with millions of dollars of yearly sales under my belt, I've hired 6 guys and am looking for a 7th to develop this new software I have an idea for, I have got x million in VC already and by the way once you are settled and running through the VC cash, I'm going to Cancun to recharge my batteries before coming back and selling the heck out of what you guys build.

Hell, I would be very happy to get on the ground floor of that one.

[wildmXranat]

Indeed. OP's comment confirms that author's suspicions are valid. Mind you, if the projects don't align with what he wants to work on, that's still a concern, but at least there's runway to make it happen.