It sounds to me like you do not like doing work for others that doesn't fit a personal passion. If this is the case then I think you will be able to solve your

It sounds to me like you do not like doing work for others that doesn't fit a personal passion. If this is the case then I think you will be able to solve your problem by finding something you are passionate about, thinking of the problems related to it, and coming up with a solution. There are manta business ideas that do not require a room of engineers. I'm an engineer and have many ideas, but the best method for finding the right one to work on for me is to add artficial constraints. Take your constraints and turn them into a filter for ideas. One of the best ideas vie had in weeks turned out to be an online business that requires only 2 pages on a website and an agreement. No real engineering work and I could do it in a weekend. But what is critical about that idea is that it addesses a problem in an area that I'm passionate about in a very profitable and scalable way. So, what are your constraints? - you have a good job, no need to give that up right now sovfind something you can do two days a week, at least until it gets off the ground. - you're not an engineer.... So either learn how to program- which you can do if you want. You mitt never be as good as a natural, but don't let that stop you. -- or find something that needs little engineering thatbp you can either get a friend or outsource or stumble thru yourself. - you know a lot about business and your in Spain. What will the business community need in spain in the next decade? Or find some other passion -- running, whatever. The most economical unsound hobbies still provide avenues for businesses even if it is making products to help other hobbyists. You have access to a lot of stats... Are there things there that people don't generally know or realize? Trends to be exploited? You are on the right track. Just dedicate yourself and look for the business that fits your situation. What makes it a startup is the business being a powder keg. But if you end up with a lifestyle business the first time out, don't worry, you will learn so much doing it that you'll wonder why you paid for and MBA! You can always sell a lifestyle business to any umber of people whethe real startup idea comes around... Or take your time and find a powder keg you can light. Either way, put your weekends into it, make it your passion, and quit your regular job when you're earning more from the side job than the regular one.