I agree. The record label I once worked at wasn't profitable until year 4, but they had revenue from 4 months in and built upon that at every opportunity. My

I agree. The record label I once worked at wasn't profitable until year 4, but they had revenue from 4 months in and built upon that at every opportunity. My point is that you don't become profitable without revenue, and that an acquisition may work for literally a handful of startups, but it is not something anyone should bet on.