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High Margins Aren’t Evil

THE LEAN LESSON
A VC once said, “I don’t like high-margin businesses.”
I was stunned.
Why would anyone hate strong economics?
It turns out some investors chase scale over sustainability.
But a high-margin business means more control, less dependency, and faster breakeven.
It’s not boring—it’s smart.
Takeaway:
Profit is not a dirty word.
Healthy margins = long-term freedom.
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