I don't think creating a "startup" style business, with a scalable-repeatable business model, that is only mildly profitable is particularly common. Either you

I don't think creating a "startup" style business, with a scalable-repeatable business model, that is only mildly profitable is particularly common. Either you can be pretty darn profitable, acquihired (usually brokered by investors), or fail. Daniel seems to be talking about lifestyle businesses maybe, and I agree - lifestyle businesses will be ruined by investors and decreases the odds of a big personal win far too much.