For about 7 years I had this idea - it was my baby, something that always brought me reassurance that everything would work out for me.<p>The problem is, it is in biotech, and there is no way around needing at least $1-$2M to start it.<p>I looked into some MVP's, but couldn't self fund and didn't want to do something that would give away the main idea.<p>I then lost thousands of dollars options trading to try to raise the money.<p>I then tried other smaller and unrelated side hustles, none of which worked out.<p>Finally I approached some investors, I spoke to 3 different groups and they all passed.<p>Coincidentally, about 8 months later, the idea I've had for 7 years, that no one else thought of before, is now a company.<p>I'm not accusing anyone of "stealing" the idea and there's nothing I can do about it.<p>But mentally, this was always the thing in the back of my head that gave me hope, like I would "make it someday" off this idea.<p>Now that it's gone - I'm incredibly discouraged and in financial ruin trying to realize it.<p>I need hope that I'll become rich some other way. Also, money aside, my ego would've enjoyed the praise that came with this as it's a net good for humanity.<p>To those who are saying just compete with them - it's even less likely I get the money I need to do so now. Maybe if I had $3M in the bank I would, but I don't.