It really surprises me how many companies seek VC funding. I can't imagine giving away part of my business.
I understand that for some businesses to work they need to start off big, but IMHO loads of YC and other VC backed businesses just aren't in that boat.
Maybe I'm a different kind of business person though. My goal is to build a small business that will sustain me and my family and get me out of the office grind - seems like a much more realistic and attainable goal than the "go big and exit with millions" strategy :)
I understand that for some businesses to work they need to start off big, but IMHO loads of YC and other VC backed businesses just aren't in that boat.
Maybe I'm a different kind of business person though. My goal is to build a small business that will sustain me and my family and get me out of the office grind - seems like a much more realistic and attainable goal than the "go big and exit with millions" strategy :)