The point zdkl was making was that you're not running what people describe as a startup - that is, a high growth, early stage business. And that if you're not r

The point zdkl was making was that you're not running what people describe as a startup - that is, a high growth, early stage business. And that if you're not running a startup then it is only logical that you are much less likely to 'play startups'. Do you see what he means? Also, you talk about raising money like it's a bad thing. Don't forget that plenty of fiscally responsible high growth companies have raised angel & VC rounds. Just because you take on less responsibility doesn't make you more responsible, as a founder & business owner.