If you're not profitable enough to hire without borrowing money, then that's something to really look at. You don't have to hire 15 people. And taking on money

If you're not profitable enough to hire without borrowing money, then that's something to really look at. You don't have to hire 15 people. And taking on money is giving away your control; you'll have to bow to the VC's wishes because they bankrolled you. If you can go without, I'd go without and keep on chugging. And depending on how you're structured now, $14M is a LOT or it's quite a bit and you can take your time looking for the next thing....