The only point that didn't ring true was on scaling. I think it makes more sense to scale while you have the money, and use that same money to deal with the is

The only point that didn't ring true was on scaling. I think it makes more sense to scale while you have the money, and use that same money to deal with the issues that arise as you do so. Otherwise, you are leaving customers without your product for longer than you have to. And that could be their loss, not just yours.