I'm in 100% agreement with you. Also, there's something to be said for a company that is totally autonomous and free from the pressures of an investor.
Though not a hard/fast rule and clearly a generalisation - Building a company with investors shifts the focus to helping maximise shareholder value. Building a company free from investors encourage the founders to think about the customers.
I've always believed if you focus on the customers and build solid products that add real value, the money bit will come naturally.
While I don't deny the benefits and advantages of having investors (money, networking, advice etc), there are many ways to "skin the cat" and build a business.
I'm in 100% agreement with you. Also, there's something to be said for a company that is totally autonomous and free from the pressures of an investor.
Though not a hard/fast rule and clearly a generalisation - Building a company with investors shifts the focus to helping maximise shareholder value. Building a company free from investors encourage the founders to think about the customers.
I've always believed if you focus on the customers and build solid products that add real value, the money bit will come naturally.
While I don't deny the benefits and advantages of having investors (money, networking, advice etc), there are many ways to "skin the cat" and build a business.