At one time, entrepreneurs were trying to "build a business", and the main audience were the people who wanted to buy FROM the business -- their clients. Nowad

At one time, entrepreneurs were trying to "build a business", and the main audience were the people who wanted to buy FROM the business -- their clients. Nowadays, every tech-related biz is striving to be the next FAANG company, and the clients are just numbers to get to the next funding round. There are occasional client-focused businesses, but I think they are the exception instead of the rule. When your biz is always under the microscope for the newest funding pitch, I think it makes it harder to "be naughty" as you put it. Much more emphasis put on the hockey stick.