Forget about upvotes. That will take years to build up. As a new user you should be focusing on a solid content strategy. That will say create 10x more content than others. Stuff that people are interested in. On a daily basis! 5-10 pieces of content per day!
You have to find some niche you can totally dominate in and be the best in the world at. Forget about the stake you have as well. Solid content strategy should be your primary focus as a beginner. That is your biggest asset right now. And your Time and Attention.
Then you can look at leverage capital and connections. But the work is the most important above all. Since that is the category that is easiest to get leverage in as a new user.
This is the best advice I can get anywhere. I will see to this!!! @phoneinf
Thank you and God bless you