TBH, if you're already holding a product in your hands, that you created, it's really hard to tell if you're holding an anchor or lightning in a bottle. Using

TBH, if you're already holding a product in your hands, that you created, it's really hard to tell if you're holding an anchor or lightning in a bottle. Using VC money to make that determination is kinda a no-brainer. OTOH, if you're still in the exploratory phase (I am), is it wise to tie yourself to the mast of a ship that is already sinking? In the latter scenario the smallbets.com proposition looks better.