Opportunities there are plentiful, you just need financing for some feasible projects.
Look how Elon does it, he calls you and in 3 days he has 25 billion $ from some companies who know his ways.
In the instance of Elon, it is not all about the money. Idea and smartness. There are people who has the money and not know how to multiply it.
Yes, that is why you have to be in the position to enjoy trust. Trust is all what matters.
For that reason alone newcomers like me have to bid our time and get a little trust. Not storm ahead with a brilliant idea and no .... TRUST!