Absolutely agree. For example, I used to be confused whether to build my product and look for funding or find customers, but over time I have realized, funding is a way to keep your run way extended while you can work on your idea and get customers. But this is something you cannot worry about when you are getting the idea shaped, building a v1 etc. Also you need that ultimate customer who is gonna use this in mind and the value it brings while building always whether you get funded or not. So funding in a way greases your execution and makes it smoother better but never can be thought of as the thing to go for at any point in your journey.