Quote from HowardCohodas:
Publishing is now easier than ever and a good way to get noticed. There are internet resources where you can post articles that you write. Amazon.com makes it easy to self publish with just a PDF and/or a Kindle book.
If you know any rich people, let them know what you are in to. Rich people flock together and if you get one interested, he/she will tell others.
Getting your long term success noticed will get money seeking you out. It's a far better position to be in than you asking others for money.
I agree with this as sound advice, but theres a difficulty, Unfortunately, I'm a hermit, and dislike the trappings and pretensions of wealth. It might be a bit different in the US, but most places you really need to 'play the game' to be in with incrowd wealthy.