keep going as long as possible as you can without VC -- in fact, you need to plan to do this and not bank on getting funding. out of curiosity, with $500k how

keep going as long as possible as you can without VC -- in fact, you need to plan to do this and not bank on getting funding. out of curiosity, with $500k how will you "expand your coverage and services" in a way that won't currently happen? Is there really a burning need for this money, or will most just be salary for you to go full-time? with the little info I know (and my few life experiences) why not built out the viable revenue model while still in bootstrapping phase.