The author reflects on their journey from a personal project to raising over $40K for mass production, only to face unexpected operational and manufacturing costs that resulted in a net loss. They ponder the true meaning of being an industry mentor, questioning whether it simply involves writing, advising, or sharing insights, highlighting the challenges of defining impactful mentorship and the nuances of entrepreneurship.
To prevent misconceptions: I want to clarify that I am not unemployed.
I kept a project I worked on for years under wraps for a while, mostly because it was 100% for self-satisfaction.
One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I raised over $40K to mass produce a product I designed.
I call myself an industry mentor, but that's such a loose term to define the impact I want to make for my community.
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