That is sort of the point, chasing funding can be a huge distraction. If an incubator can't provide significant advantages to doing so, what are they helping wi

That is sort of the point, chasing funding can be a huge distraction. If an incubator can't provide significant advantages to doing so, what are they helping with? In some circumstances, maybe something else significant. I disagree with your second point. There are many opportunities that will not be profitable initially. Google, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, these are the easy examples to point out, but there is a spectrum. A good advisor will understand the landscape and consider your options and leverage. I agree there are a lot of problems. Every inefficiency is an opportunity. Insurmountable Opportunity... I'm pro-profit and pro using every appropriate tool. I'm also pro thinking big and long term.