It would be interesting to an analysis of the composition of the VC fanbase. I suspect a lot of people -- not experienced people, but lay persons -- think that

It would be interesting to an analysis of the composition of the VC fanbase. I suspect a lot of people -- not experienced people, but lay persons -- think that if they get an idea, convince a VC to fund it, they will magically become rich. So a VC seems magical to them. Like a film producer or an editor at a big house that can make their dreams come true. Of course they want to be around them, talk to them, come in contact with them and so forth.