In a general sense, startups should strive to aim for the moon… , at least if you don’t make it, you’ve reached some place worthy of mention.

However, I’d just like to disagree with the examples. In my view, Startups (as defined by dave mcclure) tasks ≠ Making art.

In making art, the problem is abstract. It’s similar to how to turn “nothing” turn into “something”. An interior design needs your ideas to turn “nothing” into “something”.

In startups, the problem isn’t that clearly defined. i.e. “Is it a real problem orIs it not a real problem?”. Startups who’ve gone through customer validation problem get a better sense of the possible problem, and hopefully come up with a profitable solution to attempt to fix the problem.

Now on to why a great implementation/execution (that is validated with paying customers) works well for investors. Of course, they’re gonna look for profit. They calculate the return on investment. They want to see in how many years shall my money double.

Moving on to someone who hasn’t acted versus someone who has acted. If I were a director, I’d pick someone who has acted, over a newbie who I have to train. Who already looks good off the bat over someone I still have to make look good.

Execution shows that you’ve done something. Failed or not. Great ideas do not show that you’ve done something. Half-done executed ideas do not impress. This is my lesson for myself as well. I cannot claim something without producing something first. People won’t come knocking if they don’t see anything from me first.

Give before you take. Mission before commission. It’s the way of life.