if you have a product thats selling so well, is growing organically, and is already build...why would you ever consider outside funding?
We seldom acknowledge it but I think the truth of the matter is that a lot of people become entrepreneurs because they want the recognition, the fame and the status. As silly as it is, taking VC money gives you that in a way that is much harder to achieve with actual tangible success. You might be killing it with your product but carefully explaining your company metrics to someone over dinner is seldom more impactfu…
Just wanted to say thanks for commenting. I realized I probably wouldn't be happy accepting a large buyout if I were to strike it rich.
The journey really is the reward.