VC Watcher: Money From Happy Customers Beats Money From Venture Capitalists
Scobleizer · x · 2026-09-12
nicolaqua notes that the AI cycle has reached a point where people forget that money from happy customers is a lot cooler than money from venture capitalists. Scobleizer amplified the take, reflecting renewed emphasis on sustainable customer revenue over venture-funded growth.
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