I think the lesson here is: 1. Don't get involved with VC's unless you want to take on all the problems VC's bring as they force you to chase hypergrowth. 2.

I think the lesson here is: 1. Don't get involved with VC's unless you want to take on all the problems VC's bring as they force you to chase hypergrowth. 2. VC's frame success as hypergrowth and 10-100x multiplier exits. 3. Hypergrowth is not the pinnacle of success.