If you are a computer engineer and have prior knowledge of programming, you should be able to pick up any new language or technology in a very short time. With

If you are a computer engineer and have prior knowledge of programming, you should be able to pick up any new language or technology in a very short time. With 1000 hours (that is 5 months of 5 day weeks) you have more than enough time to: find an interesting startup idea, learn the necessary technologies, build it, test it, launch it and validate with potential customers. If it doesn't work you just go back to your old day job. There is nothing to lose.