I think there's a false dichotomy in the article. The true choice is understanding that success is not always deterministic and dependend only on one factor but

I think there's a false dichotomy in the article. The true choice is understanding that success is not always deterministic and dependend only on one factor but that there are many risks to be managed and that you need to hedge your bets. The world of finance has worked it out best so far. Thats what's the VCs do right too.