I have spent the better part of the last several years trying to spend my own time and money on developing and prototyping ideas for different products, some of which didn't or won't pan out. I have however come up with a few, from piratical needs or otherwise, that would be rather great to produce.
The problem, I work in information technology in a support services role. I do have a small business that I have been using to cover the costs of my inventions and maintain progress of different products.