Indie product makes $170k in 10 days — why take a $500k angel check?
emeka_boris · x · 2026-10-09
An indie founder whose product made $170k in 10 days took a $500k angel check, drawing criticism: at that pace the product could be well past $500k in revenue within 30 days, making external funding questionable.
The exchange highlights the opportunity cost of raising when early revenue momentum is already strong.
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