Agreed, because what else do they have to go on. Best focus on getting those real signals as strong as you can. Then go talk to VCs. In my opinion VC should hav

Agreed, because what else do they have to go on. Best focus on getting those real signals as strong as you can. Then go talk to VCs. In my opinion VC should have nothing to do with starting a company and everything to do with accelerating the growth of a proven startup. Angel investment is a little different and has a definite role to play in allowing people to get the company to the point where it can demonstrate some traction.