Sure, VC funding can delay the inevitable for businesses that were never meant to be, but what if 10% of the time, it gives the right person the right breathing room to create something truly great? Incessant pressure to survive isn't always the best environment for creative work.
Most startups won't know a priori which of these categories they belong to -- that's the job of VC. So I'm not sure if "don't raise money" is always the right advice.
Most startups won't know a priori which of these categories they belong to -- that's the job of VC. So I'm not sure if "don't raise money" is always the right advice.