Engineering is a multiplier in this case - so early investments, not necessarily in code beauty, but in picking the right architecture for the job, pays back co

Engineering is a multiplier in this case - so early investments, not necessarily in code beauty, but in picking the right architecture for the job, pays back compounding dividends and reduces funding needed. Whatsapp had a handful of engineers able to handle millions of users. Funding is not promised, its debt. Use every lever you've got and you'll need less of it.