Indeed, but it seems VCs have all the leverage here. You mentioned that “the difference between having a few million and a lot of millions is vanishingly small in comparison” — I believe this applies to investors as well. It doesn’t make sense to get a small, no control stake unless they’re doing you a favour.
Would love to hear your thoughts on how you and Jason made this happen. Maybe something about how all founders can make this happen in future as well.