I think that looking to 'validation' from investors demonstrates some level of insecurity about your idea. And it leaves power in the hands of investors. Don'

I think that looking to 'validation' from investors demonstrates some level of insecurity about your idea. And it leaves power in the hands of investors. Don't believe for a moment that all investments were good idea (obligatory pets.com reference here). There's power in looking for validation elsewhere: users, competition, press. If you get it from there, the investment will follow.