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Existing model of financing long-term game-changing next-big-thing companies via equity dilution with angel/venture financing is less optimal from the founders' perspective than pursuing another feature start-up.

More risk, less equity, success is uncertain, reward far away in the future - why bother with making world better?

My 2 cents :-)

P.S.: a better model might be if the founder pursuing next-big-thing commits to certain ROI for investors (2-3-5 times on capital), thus increasing this founder's potential upside and motivation to go the hard way. Critique and suggestions are welcome.



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