The downside of the book publisher model is that the publishing firms and associated agents are perceived as gatekeepers in the industry. Unpublished authors t

The downside of the book publisher model is that the publishing firms and associated agents are perceived as gatekeepers in the industry. Unpublished authors talk about the one big break they need to be a success, and all that is standing between them and success is convincing a publishing company of their merits. The same applies in film making - it is the small guy currently waiting tables up against 'the man', who is holding them back from being a successful movie star and actor. We don't have that in the entrepreneurial community, at least not to that extent. Without the perception of gatekeepers entrepreneurs know that the reward correlates to the work you put in. I like the funding ideas that don't propagate the story that all you need to be a successful entrepreneur is to convince somebody to give you money.