s/profit/increase in valuation/ For most of the startup ecosystem, profits are less a goal than liquidity event. Often that comes in the form of an acqui-hire

s/profit/increase in valuation/ For most of the startup ecosystem, profits are less a goal than liquidity event. Often that comes in the form of an acqui-hire, monopoly buying out competition, or a technology transfer. Profits are a distant focus, though remaining ahead of run rate has merits.