As a software engineer who has built a side project that more or less pays my Bay Area mortgage here is my advice: Find an idea that plays to your strengths an

As a software engineer who has built a side project that more or less pays my Bay Area mortgage here is my advice: Find an idea that plays to your strengths and build something with a friend/coworker who is a better frontend developer. A good partner is invaluable, and with this you can already see how. Also, charge on day one imo.