no matter what you want to do, always try to get momentum first - if you want to raise money - if you want to hire - if you want to build a product this could be done via: - going viral on social media - getting your first order batch via crowdfunding etc - creating an audience around your topic of interest - getting some early support from key people you know personally you don't want to be the one asking for support, you want to be a magnet attracting it once you gain momentum, people will fight to give you money momentum is everything because it helps people believe in the vision momentummaxxxxxxx