I have nothing against bountyhive or other bounty platforms. It is also good that you are motivated by the author's experience but, following other's footstep just because of their story's success is not advisable. Always remember, that the success of a project isn't really based on what platform is being used or who manages it. You also have to know how to identify good and bad projects so you won't regret and lose anything. Not just because someone said it is good, means that it is good. Let us always do our own research and then decide on what to do, on our own.