This is basically the difference between 'small business' and 'startup'. Startups are a subset of small businesses that take on external capital to grow quickly

This is basically the difference between 'small business' and 'startup'. Startups are a subset of small businesses that take on external capital to grow quickly. HN feels like startups are the only thing around because... well... it is (or was) the marketing forum for a startup accelerator, and hence not really focused for the slow, measured small business ramp-up.