The exact opposite of that statement is true. It's easier to pitch investors with an innovative service with a solid business plan that looks like 100x growth in 5 years. It's much easier to raise your valuation with real user/subscriber/customer growth and a well defined sales cycle. The A tier investors see the good deals long before they ever break on TC/Om/Cnet/etc.

Getting a meeting on Sand Hill Road isn't hard. If you're relying on a blog to get your investment, you're doing it wrong.