My opinion is only academic, but the conclusion I've formed from reading news.YC is exactly opposite of yours markbao. The VCs claim they fund people. So you

My opinion is only academic, but the conclusion I've formed from reading news.YC is exactly opposite of yours markbao. The VCs claim they fund people. So you have to ask why? The best developers know what features are necessary for 1.0, and know how to prioritize changes. Why release early?. The advantage a small startup over big companies, is its ability to release early, and then quickly refine the product, based on the feedback of its users.