what crisis?
man. the more the crisis goes on the more it looks like a good thing. i explain. before: startups with a sexy concept were attracting venture capital by promising high returns for the high risks. based in part on being able to use easy credit. and in exchange for the funding they're willing to give away the pound of flesh closest to their heart. and the bets paid off enough to make it the most interesting game in town. which left less money for and less interest in more conservative gambles that aren't willing to sell out at that high of a price. after: the easy credit dries up. the sexy plans can't promise the ridiculous payoffs. well they can. no one believes them any more. which results in a glut of money available for the more sure-thing investments. like ours. and better, we get the terms we want. which was impossible even two months ago. yay!