This is so true in many areas: Many deserving projects are created by folks who lack the access, and resources necessary to get a decent spot at the top of the pile. So much power in having influence with the right people when it comes to getting funded.
Communities like Steemit offer the opportunity of an alternative funding source and platform for projects.
Access and exposure (and timing!) are so critical but so predetermined. This platform offers such a powerful solution to that problem!