> the original goal should be, primarily, totally disconnected from money. Any monetary benefits should be a side effect of providing value. Value is a funny w

> the original goal should be, primarily, totally disconnected from money. Any monetary benefits should be a side effect of providing value. Value is a funny word here. You have a business if you create value for both your users/customers and yourself. You don't have to monetize on day one, but how you create value for yourself needs to be at least a fuzzy part of your vision from inception.