It would also signal to downstream investors: I don’t do my due diligence so don’t trust the companies I invest in. VC is a reputation market on both sides of the table so companies will want to take this into consideration.

But maybe hard-nosed entrepreneurs don't want to work with the village idiot?

> Timothy Draper, the well-known venture capitalist, had been a neighbor when the Holmeses lived in California. The children played together. “I gave her her first million bucks to get the business going,” Mr. Draper says. “She totally blows me away with her vision.” [0]

[0] https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/20/business/theranos-founder...

He's not. The first time I pitched him, I was blown away by how quickly he understood our business. He thinks differently, but from what I've seen contrarian bets are a good way to succeed as a VC. He also doesn't care about looking a little kooky or cheesy... sort of refreshing vs the rest of the Bay.

Disclaimer - He passed years ago, but he's an investor in our latest venture.