My recommendations, for what they are work, are based on what worked for me. Learn programming and CS. Work for a large, well run, company as a developer for a

My recommendations, for what they are work, are based on what worked for me. Learn programming and CS. Work for a large, well run, company as a developer for a few years--you will learn a lot about software development at scale; Next, support yourself doing consulting in a field you are interested in--you will learn a lot about what clients want. Finally, start a company to address the needs using the insights you've gained. From where you are right now, it may not be easy to follow this advice. Perhaps you are ready to jump in at the consulting stage. Would it be easier in the U.S. (that is if you are a U.S. citizen)?