The crux of the matter is how are you going to make money? After all investors want a payback. The best advice I've seen here is to find a consulting niche in

The crux of the matter is how are you going to make money? After all investors want a payback. The best advice I've seen here is to find a consulting niche in security. See if DARPA has something on their wish list or apply directly. I suggest you do some serious networking in your city/state. Maybe team up with someone who needs your platform to leverage their expertise. Tell us where you are. Maybe someone might have a lead.