One issue many founders never think of is that if you get VC and focus on growth and not profit, you are putting yourself in a riskier position where your shares could be worthless.<p>If the company ever sells, they will definitely be looking at profit when it comes to valuation and if it&#x27;s over-valued, VC gets paid out first.<p>I think many startup founders have it backwards:  They have a good idea and they try to shoe-horn in a business model (that sometimes works).<p>Instead, come up with the business model first and then come up with a great idea around it.  I&#x27;ve done this with my last two companies and I was profitable from day 1.