The graph is all vague and VC touchy-feely. If you re-label the axes revenue (which he discounts) and cost, you get something that the entrepreneur can use. E

The graph is all vague and VC touchy-feely. If you re-label the axes revenue (which he discounts) and cost, you get something that the entrepreneur can use. Exponential or even quadratic growth is impossible over the long run. Linear growth in revenue where the slope is > 1 is the recipe for success. If you convert the graph to $ vs time, you see how long you have to hold on.