The second sentence elaborates in a useful way that broadens it beyond funding: "This validation might take the form of an investor or that first major custome

The second sentence elaborates in a useful way that broadens it beyond funding: "This validation might take the form of an investor or that first major customer. It could be a serial entrepreneur joining your board, or a highly regarded salesman agreeing to work for you." A friend of mine has a phrase "it takes a village to raise a start-up" by which he means that you end up asking many many folks for help and advice. That's what this article provides examples of: entrepreneurs that were able to ask for help were better able to succeed.