Right. Trying to go full academy is a monumental task when it’s just you.
The videos I’ve seen of him never have anyone else that is on the same page as him. For example, if I was to start a school I’m going to have at least 3 to 5 credible people that is backing me 100% and can talk about my vision the same way I would.
But he’s burned a lot of bridges and worst of all... he’s created distrust. Now, his credibility is gone. Folks aren’t getting their money back. That’s not how donations work. When you donate, you donate in good faith and trust that the individual or organization your contributing to will use the money accordingly.
As you mentioned, he could have been using that time to get something small started. Let the people see you in action on a small scale. What he is asking for will take millions to do.