How does that differ from any request for funding in any field, public or private. It applies to everyone seeking funding from the public (via Congress), to peo

How does that differ from any request for funding in any field, public or private. It applies to everyone seeking funding from the public (via Congress), to people seeking funding from grant-making organizations, to people seeking funding from banks, from VCs, etc. Everyone has a story on how they will provide value, and the funders must decide who offers the best ROI.