You understand this when you see it!
Not all good and fun businesses are shiny and VC-funded
Also this is not for everyone, but it can be satisfying if you enjoy working with people + staying on the cutting edge and bringing people with you
Niko sees it:
Yes, I was invited to do just this for a local 50-dev company, and I am still supporting them with monthly checkups, as these things are just hard for those outside the AI echo chamber.