I completely agree - I have seen multiple start ups go from bootstrap to raising money and then filling desks just because they think that is what they need to

I completely agree - I have seen multiple start ups go from bootstrap to raising money and then filling desks just because they think that is what they need to do - the first place they off load is usually customer support. On a side note, I usually avoid working with / for companies that do this just because I have always thought it was bad signal.