Amen.  Yeah it&#x27;s exciting to get a big investor check.  You know what&#x27;s way more exciting?  <i>Being profitable.</i><p>I occasionally get approached to help seed startups whose entire plan depends on a) getting funded and b) getting acquired.  I enquire about a path to profitability and the answer frequently reveals a token effort.  The CACs are unrealistic, market penetration estimates are hopelessly optimistic, etc.  The entire play is acquisition or death.