Build things that people will ultimately find useful...
as opposed to products that are conducive to a quick sell to the angels and VCs.
Build a product that can potentially make money on its own merit. A 2 million dollar series A round should not be considered as a sign of a successful startup.
This article does raise some valid points (regardless of the intentions of the writer). Strike the part about Intellectual Ventures because it unfortunately overshadows the main point.
as opposed to products that are conducive to a quick sell to the angels and VCs.
Build a product that can potentially make money on its own merit. A 2 million dollar series A round should not be considered as a sign of a successful startup.
This article does raise some valid points (regardless of the intentions of the writer). Strike the part about Intellectual Ventures because it unfortunately overshadows the main point.