As a bounty hunter on Bugcrowd, ZwinK has found success by focusing on getting one valid submission early on, rather than immediately targeting high-paying programs. This approach allows for a smoother learning curve and builds momentum as the hacker gains experience. By starting with "easy" targets, such as newer programs that have been hacked less, ZwinK was able to find bugs more easily and gain rank quickly. With persistence and practice, bounty hunters can increase their earnings and achieve success in this field.