Well, it could a matter of choice, not ability.

wag’s
1# Potential partners want to much of company, or to large a percentage of profits or control or all 3

2# bb thinks he knows what he’s got and doesn’t want to give up any of #1

3# company is dark, bb has what he wants in place but regards stock holders, forum posters and whistle blowers as a pain in the butt

4# the tech is not currently financially feasible

5# interested parties prefer to buy the patents instead of partnering