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"I want to be an investor - a very small one - in the services I use. I don't want my attention to be sold to the highest bidder on the stock market."

The second sentence explains why allowing investors described in the first one is a bad idea for a startup. Investors have rights, and investor relations is time consuming. It is better if the interests of investors align with those of the business owners, e.g. making a large amount of money. Otherwise, there is real risk of being dragged down by lawsuits.




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