Business Quote by Kevin Kinsella
“A lot of the philosophies of the businesses are just 'we're interested in getting customers now and if we're losing money with each customer now that's okay because we have this huge hoard of venture capital that we can subsidise the operation with and once we have the required number of tens of millions of customers and we drive our competitors out of business, then we can start to raise prices and become a proper business.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Startup Funding Panel, 2019
Businesses may sacrifice short‑term profit for growth, relying on capital to subsidize losses until scale is achieved.
In simple terms: Growth first, profit later, funded by investors.
Key Takeaway
Scale quickly, then monetize.
Themes
startup strategy
venture capital
growth hacking
profitability
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
business
financial
When to use this quote
- tech startup launch
- rapid expansion
- price setting after scale
- investor pitch
Key Concepts
economics
risk management
market dominance
Questions to Reflect On
- Is scaling without profit always viable?
- What safeguards prevent over‑reliance on capital?
A Different Perspective
Risk of unsustainable burn rate and eventual collapse.
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