[bserge]

Doing all the work (at least at first), including convincing people to part with their money for your idea is easy?

The latter especially is incredibly stressful unless you're one of those people who don't give a fuck about others, their struggles and their things (I envy that btw).

[brailsafe]

You're envious of sociopaths?

[bserge]

Yeah, they just go get it. I'd be ashamed of borrowing a few thousand for an obvious scam or even a good idea that fails.

Meanwhile they take millions and shrug when it turns out no one wants their shit app or juicer.

[tjs8rj]

The difference is making something you believe in, have vetted, and genuinely believe others would like a piece of. I’m in the middle of fundraising right now. A year ago the idea of getting others money sounded crazy, but now I’m just excited to share what I’m working on and half the investors I speak to want to use the product too.

Everyone wants to get in on a good investment. If you’re building a good investment, you’re doing them a favor by letting them invest.

[bserge]

Thanks for this. Indeed, I do have an idea I wouldn't be afraid of pitching, even though there's a minimum amount of money I'd need for success.

[brailsafe]

If what you want is the money you'd hypothetically get, I'd recommend forgetting about that because it's not worth sacrificing everything else that makes you human. Caring about not causing destruction is a good thing.