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Quit smart: runway, timing, and family buy-in.

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I have deep expertise but no startup skills, what do I learn first? You don't need 'startup expertise', you need expertise in your users, which you may already have. Learn just enough to talk to customers, ship a ro... Beginner 2 resources → How do I keep my health insurance and financial safety net after I quit my corporate job in India? The day you resign, your employer group health cover ends, so buy a personal family floater (at least 10 lakh) two to three months BEFORE you quit,... Beginner 3 resources → How do I quit gracefully without burning bridges I will need as a founder? Serve your full notice, document a clean handover, and tell your manager the real reason (you are starting up) rather than inventing a fake offer; ... Beginner 3 resources →
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