I suppose that VCs can compare you to whomever and whatever they like when they have money that you are professionally begging for.
> I suppose that VCs can compare you to whomever and whatever they like
Generally true of all people, not just VC. Is it not, therefore, reasonable then to in turn judge said person for that behavior?
> when they have money that you are professionally begging for.
Which is cool because they are in the position of power?
Could you clarify? The author did not take the money. Politely declined and moved on.
If you don't want to be in a position where someone can hold power over you and judge you, then don't put yourself in a position where someone can hold power over you and judge you.
It's that simple.
Which makes your point close to worthless. When you are raising money, you are in one of these two positions:
1. Investors are knocking your doors and giving your offers and you have/can/might pick.
2. You burned through all of your initial cash and now you are 3 months away from music stopping. You have to literally beg for money to save your dream.