I'm planning on starting a company within the next few years. I would not do it if VC money weren't on the table. I have a family, bills to pay, exactly $0 in g

I'm planning on starting a company within the next few years. I would not do it if VC money weren't on the table. I have a family, bills to pay, exactly $0 in generational wealth, but I'm well paid. I do not have the excess capital to throw at working on problems at the scale that I want to or in the segments that I'm interested in. Any money that I spent to work on these companies would be gambling with the future financial stability I can provide for my son. Providing him with the safety net necessary to pursue atypical career paths or interests is one of my top priorities. VC funding is the only way that starting a company is possible for me. The existence of VC funding is the only reason I'm even ideating about these large problems. It's an equalizer that puts those of us without the same set of options at a level playing field.