If it is true that...

The most important thing to understand about valuation is that it's not that important

Then it must be true that...

It will be easier to raise money at a lower valuation

If it is true that...

The most important thing to understand about valuation is that it's not that important

and

The real test of a startup's success is revenue, not fundraising

Then it must be true that...

It will be easier to raise money at a lower valuation