Agreed that focus is critically important to an early stage startup. However, raising money can sometimes take 3-6 months (longer in some cases) and that can distract the team just as much. I know startups that have died from spending too much time on fundraising and not enough on product.

If you could spend a month on a short-term contracting gig and bring in the equivalent of a small angel round, wouldn't that be a worthwhile option?