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>> What's the avenue for a Nikola Tesla today?

Not sure you want to end up like Tesla. He died broke and alone. I wouldn't try to emulate his avenue, only his genius... If such a thing is possible.

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Maybe (eventually) crowdfunding, assuming it ever gets through the rulemaking process of the SEC. And it's not just the $1M from unaccredited investors, you can raise unlimited amounts of money from accredited investors, so the amount of capital you need wouldn't be a limiting factor. Given the numbers of investors who are looking for large returns, plus those that have an affinity for a particular technology, idea, or solution to a social problem, this could be big competition for VC's and maybe the only route to funding for some ideas/industries/technologies.

Are you serious? Tesla essentially gave away much of his works (or voluntarily chose to not enforce his copyright) because his work and the advancement of technology was more important to him than money. He chose to remain chaste (a virgin) also in order to further his work. There were many beautiful women desperately in love with him. If he wanted money or women he could have had them instantly at any time. Instead he chose to dedicate his life to his work, yes at times he was bitter but I would say he would be an excellent role model for a myriad of reasons.

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