Raising a couple of rounds can reliably render solo founders financially independent. If you can easily cash in for $5MM+ and a steady salary while maintaining

Raising a couple of rounds can reliably render solo founders financially independent. If you can easily cash in for $5MM+ and a steady salary while maintaining full control of a startup with loads of cash in the bank, would you risk it all for much more, or ride it out for as long as you can in comfort? Many founders would choose the latter.