Just to make something clear here: the VCs are not the ones with the special stuff. The special stuff is the next Apple II, Tesla car or what have you.
Get real: how many people are there that wouldn't be "the problem" by these "measures"?
Get real: how many people are there that wouldn't be "the problem" by these "measures"?
This is why I think if you're a first-time founder it's best to not show up empty handed. The best way to convince an investor that you can pull something off is by already having measurable progress on the way to doing so.
It's true that investors aren't the say all and end all of technology. They're trying to catch the wave, not make it. But understanding how they think, if you're planning on dealing with them, is definitely a good thing.