That said, once the deal is done with the VC don't look back. If the company is a success lots of undeserving people will make lots of money. And, still more will attempt to take credit for the success. In the end, investors rarely forget who did the real work. If you believe in your idea, don't listen to naysayers.
Many people prefer others to fail so they never have to confront their own shortcomings.
Always keep in mind that you are the talent and that great companies are built by highly motivated people pursuing compelling ideas. Money is but one element of the equation and shouldn't be overvalued. The Internet is turning the greater Los Angeles area into a new boomtown, increasingly the choice for entrepreneurs building the Next Big Thing. Manhattan Beach based PeopleMover's software helps the nation's largest staffing companies. The LA Times looks at the VC funded firm and its prospects.