i kinda admire less the folks who hide out when the going is tough only to continue to insist the only thing that matters is technology development because one day there might be a rocket launch.
huzzah. but meanwhile, if you don't understand cash flow and the effects of dilution, it is hard to make a sensible point. time actually matters. negative cash flow actually causes issues in real time.
imaginary futures are fun and all. but actual performance is key.
even so. any investor is better than a board member and senior executive who isn't materially invested in the company. that's just crap.