To some extent it's the natural consequences of shifting priorities. Once there's reliable revenue, part of the objective of the company becomes minimizing the

To some extent it's the natural consequences of shifting priorities. Once there's reliable revenue, part of the objective of the company becomes minimizing the downside risk. With a small company before profitability there is no downside risk. There's literally nothing to lose. Some amount of innovation eventually becomes worth sacrificing in order to not "fuck things up."