I left Facebook 3.5 years ago to start a startup and I'm quite happy. Software engineer and founder are two different roles, and it takes time to transition. D

I left Facebook 3.5 years ago to start a startup and I'm quite happy. Software engineer and founder are two different roles, and it takes time to transition. Don't expect to be wildly successful in any short period of time. Launch quickly and try to get users and talk to them. Try to make your first dollar quickly. This will help you learn about business, marketing, product market fit. I believe that starting a bootstrapped SaaS startup minimizes your risk and maximizes your outcome. It's relatively easy to make money and become profitable, compared to other kinds of startups. Once you're profitable, it's hard to die. Lastly, bring a designer with you from big co (assuming you're an engineer). People want to use well designed products, and simple UX coverts better.