It is torment to be segregated out because of some bit of clothing that you're wearing.
My history of lending money from banks is that they want to know the ins and outs of the backside of a duck.
Success comes more quickly to the entrepreneur that follows his instincts rather than following the progress of his competitors.
Money is all right but once you have it you learn it's not the be all and end all.
Start small and with your own money.
I'm a commercial person, not an academic.