The investor they got, was actually doing something similar. Running a tutoring company that became quite profitable. Two of the guys working at the tutoring co

The investor they got, was actually doing something similar. Running a tutoring company that became quite profitable. Two of the guys working at the tutoring company got the idea to make this service, and sold the idea to their boss at the time. Raising money is hard work, these guys got lucky in that respect. I think they made the absolute rookie mistake, afraid to talk to as they might 'steal' their idea. They thought it was a sure thing. Especially when they received the investment.