Build it on the side (if your employment contract allows for it, by not claiming all IP you build belongs to your employer). It'll be slower, it'll take you ni

Build it on the side (if your employment contract allows for it, by not claiming all IP you build belongs to your employer). It'll be slower, it'll take you nights and weekends, but in my book that beats the desperate hustle for cash you have when you've got 0 revenue. By building it as a side project you can pull the trigger once you get some traction. As a tech person, you probably hadn't had much experience with marketing, sales, business development, company paperwork/taxes .. all important stuff that will sink your startup if not done well. If you're doing this on the side, you've more time to learn the chops in those areas. Grass is always greener on the other side, don't let that blind you to the grind.