> "People who do need your money, typically spend it, playing the longer game you've encouraged them to play." More than that, if you want the middle ground -

> "People who do need your money, typically spend it, playing the longer game you've encouraged them to play." More than that, if you want the middle ground - externally financed but slower, more sustainable growth, you need to establish that from the get-go. Founders are chasing the fast 1000x exit because that's what VCs expect.