Any moderately successful startup/project idea I've had (I've had a few) came from frustrations/experiences at existing jobs or freelance projects. Same goes fo

Any moderately successful startup/project idea I've had (I've had a few) came from frustrations/experiences at existing jobs or freelance projects. Same goes for other startups I've worked at (I've been at a few). So unless you've already got a few things in mind from working at google or dealing with your side projects/passions, I wouldn't leave. You're probably _less likely_ to find a good idea by traveling and being in SE Asia. You're simply less exposed to the kind of problems that breed good startups and too far away from (potential) customers. I don't know google's specific policy regarding side projects, but if you're in California you do have some rights (so long as you use your own time/computer and aren't competing). My advice would be to (a) stay at Google, (b) start brainstorming ideas based on your current experience/passions/frustrations, (c) consider finding a co-founder, (d) build an mvp and find 1 customer, (e) quit and work from Asian once you get closer to product-market fit.