The article discusses the author's journey from working on a personal project to successfully raising over $40,000 for mass production. However, despite this financial achievement, the reality of operational and manufacturing costs has resulted in a significant net loss. The author reflects on their role as an 'industry mentor', questioning the effectiveness of traditional mentoring methods and the true value they provide to the community compared to their initial ambitions and objectives.
My project, initially just for self-satisfaction, unexpectedly garnered over $40K in funding for mass production. Yet, operational and manufacturing costs have left me with a net loss.
The term 'industry mentor' feels vague. Does it mean writing articles, offering advice, or sharing insights from conversations with leaders? What tangible impact do we really have?
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