Put simply: No, it's not. If your primary goal in life is to accumulate as much money as possible, then you should try and get VC funding, and aim for the bigg

Put simply: No, it's not. If your primary goal in life is to accumulate as much money as possible, then you should try and get VC funding, and aim for the biggest exit possible in the shortest amount of time. If your primary goal in life is to enjoy yourself and/or gain satisfaction from your work, you should try and optimise for happiness. This doesn't require millions of dollars; it simply requires a work arrangement that you are happy with and provides you with a sufficient income to fulfill your personal desires. Different people have different goals in life, and there's nothing wrong with that.