I’ve never really been able to find a role/company which has been my ideal fit. I want to be somewhere where people want to push the envelope and try new things. Typically I find most places are only interested in doing the 9-5.
What I really love doing is commercialising ideas (concept, to strategy, development and execution). But I haven’t found a company who’s interested in wanting cross-functional people or a recruiter who understands what I’m after.
If I could do anything, I would be running my own start up (which I’m working on, on the side). But unfortunately I’m lacking the funds so I still need an income till I can properly develop it and I’m also hoping my next role can help me establish some networks.
That is too generic even though I hear you as a founder of a company who does many things. Unless you are the founder, most companies are looking for specific/specialized roles and not generalists. That doesn't mean generalists are not needed but you have to do a lot more convincing.
You said "haven't found a company who's interested in wanting cross-functional people". The problem with this is that there is nothing specific here. What are you really good at ? Sales ? marketing ? Technology ? Client Management ? You cannot do a little bit of everything unless again, you are the founder.
"What I really love doing is commercializing ideas".
Ok good. Now define this further. What type of ideas ? Again, in what domain/area ? For example, can you help setting up Sales Strategy ? Or Marketing strategy ? Or building a team strategy ? Get specific and you may find the ideal role.
"God helps those who help themselves"
Not sure what you are complaining about. Funds shouldn't be a problem if you already have an income. Should be able to start and figure it out.
Are you not comfortable working on your own start up after 5PM (after you are done with your main job duties)? Sounds like you DO want comfortable 9-5. In this case "I want to be somewhere where people want to push the envelope " sounds hypocritical.