[MollyR]

Yea, It can get you fired. I've seen it happen. This article is too idealistic, and doesn't take into account businesses have business politics or peoples ego's.

[pnathan]

You realize that this article is from a pretty noted VC, right? He's pretty familiar with reality.

[thomasatethose]

is vc behavior homogenous? probably not. I think both pieces of advice are valid. know who you are dealing with, and if you don't know make the error on the safe side.