smoothplaya
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The Official: Hate on people with dreams thread.
Hey I'm new to this board. I'm 19 years old, from West Chester, Pennsylvania. And my name is Mike. I dropped out of school at the age of 18 to pursue my dreams. I decided to take that risk because its either I live my dream or I die. My family and friends think I'm crazy and stupid.
When I told my dad about my dreams he told me " Mike You know that kinda stuff never happens. And since your not in school anymore you need to start paying rent or get the f*** out of my house." I love the guy to death but his mind set is a go to school get a good education and work 9-5.
I contacted a few members from the board privately about my situation and they told me to post this on the board because the board is where all the help is.
Here's my scenario :
Finally found a Venture Capital firm in New York willing to invest $5.0 million into my start up business. But they won't invest until I have the prototype of my website up and running. And the prototype of my website is going to cost me $15.000 (that I can't afford). And I need $15,000 before Christmas because I don't want to loose this deal!
Heres the scenario if I were to get $15,000 before christmas.
* First I would get my $5.0 million dollar investment.
* Second I would be able to move my new company to Los Angeles, Ca.
* Third I would be able to grow it to a user base of 30,000,000 members over a year. Putting all competitors out of business.
* Forth. My start up company has a perceived value of $2.5 Billion dollars if I were to sell it by the age of 21.
And this is speaking if I were to get the $15,000.
Steps I've taken to raise $15,000
Asked my family and friends. They can't help because my family is poor and my friends just don't have any money because they are attending college.
Bought 100 Envelopes , Bought 100 stamps, And sent out a letter to 30 of the richest people in the world. And sent out 1 letter to president Barak Obama. Then sent out 69 letters to my favorite celebrities.
And now I'm posting on here asking for help.
Barriers:
* No credit. Because I don't ever wanna get in debt.
* No rich family members
* No rich friends.
* And no body to help me out.
* No car because thats a liability.
* All my money goes into my dads pocket to help with the bills.
I am 1 step away from finally living my dream. And this $15,000 barrier is holding me back!
Can you ladies & gentlemen imagine being so close to finally pursuing your dreams?
I would be grateful for any help if you know what I mean.
Hey I'm new to this board. I'm 19 years old, from West Chester, Pennsylvania. And my name is Mike. I dropped out of school at the age of 18 to pursue my dreams. I decided to take that risk because its either I live my dream or I die. My family and friends think I'm crazy and stupid.
When I told my dad about my dreams he told me " Mike You know that kinda stuff never happens. And since your not in school anymore you need to start paying rent or get the f*** out of my house." I love the guy to death but his mind set is a go to school get a good education and work 9-5.
I contacted a few members from the board privately about my situation and they told me to post this on the board because the board is where all the help is.
Here's my scenario :
Finally found a Venture Capital firm in New York willing to invest $5.0 million into my start up business. But they won't invest until I have the prototype of my website up and running. And the prototype of my website is going to cost me $15.000 (that I can't afford). And I need $15,000 before Christmas because I don't want to loose this deal!
Heres the scenario if I were to get $15,000 before christmas.
* First I would get my $5.0 million dollar investment.
* Second I would be able to move my new company to Los Angeles, Ca.
* Third I would be able to grow it to a user base of 30,000,000 members over a year. Putting all competitors out of business.
* Forth. My start up company has a perceived value of $2.5 Billion dollars if I were to sell it by the age of 21.
And this is speaking if I were to get the $15,000.
Steps I've taken to raise $15,000
Asked my family and friends. They can't help because my family is poor and my friends just don't have any money because they are attending college.
Bought 100 Envelopes , Bought 100 stamps, And sent out a letter to 30 of the richest people in the world. And sent out 1 letter to president Barak Obama. Then sent out 69 letters to my favorite celebrities.
And now I'm posting on here asking for help.
Barriers:
* No credit. Because I don't ever wanna get in debt.
* No rich family members
* No rich friends.
* And no body to help me out.
* No car because thats a liability.
* All my money goes into my dads pocket to help with the bills.
I am 1 step away from finally living my dream. And this $15,000 barrier is holding me back!
Can you ladies & gentlemen imagine being so close to finally pursuing your dreams?
I would be grateful for any help if you know what I mean.
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