In Italy, the 80% of Angels and VCs say:
"We don't know if your idea is good.
Wait until google does it, and maybe we could speak with you about your idea."
Fortunately there are very good VC and Angel (very few..) that want help the new startups and don't scared about big companies.
"'If you build something that people value, something that is unique, and ahead of the others, then you will make money.' – Ev"
Mmh.
I agree with Ev.
But I live in Italy, and if I build something that people value, unique and ahead of the others, but I don't know how to make money from beginning, nobody going to listen my idea.