@nicnode
To solve this, simply pick 1 goal, and put the others as secondary priorities. Here are some ideas and => their focus.
- Build a (creative) finalist project => working MVP + narrative
- Hunt for bounties => prioritise technologies that fit your idea and keep adding them
- Work on (a feature for) a long-term project => get feedback from partners and mentors, seek potential grants
- Hiring => try to replicate the roles of the real project you're hiring for