For me, as an employer, I see it as completely the opposite. I would treat it as a major positive, and I've always preferred employees with out-of-school projec

For me, as an employer, I see it as completely the opposite. I would treat it as a major positive, and I've always preferred employees with out-of-school projects. Basically most everyone does their work when studying g there's no differentiator there. Some small few take that learning and create work for themselves. Maybe it makes money, maybe not. But the learning that happens when you take a product to market is enormous. If you were applying to be my intern, not only would we spend quite a lot of the interview talking about your project, but you'd have to be pretty terrible not to get the post. I know we're not normal, but we'd also encourage you and see how we can support your project. Perhaps we're different though because we started the business, and grew from nothing, so we understand what it takes. So my advice is leave it on. Some places may mark you down, but frankly, you'd get less value interning there anyway. And assume (and tell them) you'll only be working on your SaaS after hours. Congratulations on the effort though. Whether you get interned or not, running your own side gig makes you more employable in the long run. (and sure, you may end up closing the side-gig when you start full time work, just because you need time for a life as well :)