1st rule: create a software app of high enough quality, that CS college grads from good departments will not vomit, when they see your source code 2nd rule: do

1st rule: create a software app of high enough quality, that CS college grads from good departments will not vomit, when they see your source code 2nd rule: don't run out of money; get a part-time job; mow your neighbors lawns etc. 3rd rule: build something that companies, or any mid-sized and funded organization will actually use; you're insane to think you will actually succeed in the consumer market my two cents. good luck.