@Johnewu, No, it is not. There have been several companies that have done that and failed.  Think Quirky, think Webvan among others.<p>Being able to make money, showing clear metrics of how that is going to be done, customers keep coming back etc.. is validation of your idea&#x2F;product.<p>For example, if you told your parents you were going to start a company and they decided to help you with money, do you consider that a validation of your idea&#x2F;product?  I am curious to see your answer.