I think you've hit the nail on the head: "it really depends on the attitudes, philosophy, and ethics of the leadership". Having seen what being in the red does

I think you've hit the nail on the head: "it really depends on the attitudes, philosophy, and ethics of the leadership". Having seen what being in the red does to people, I'd prefer to start small, grow slow and steady and win the long game; yet I understand that's not everybody's philosophy or preference and that doesn't fit every type of company or product.