My friend once said he didn't want to listen to pundits talking about the future (outcome of an election, how the economy is going, etc, etc) unless they were w

My friend once said he didn't want to listen to pundits talking about the future (outcome of an election, how the economy is going, etc, etc) unless they were willing to put money on the line. With VC money, someone is willing to put money on the line when it comes to believing in your success. "Someone didn't just give me a recommendation, they bet on me!"