Real-World Scenarios & Access
Making the leap
Quit smart: runway, timing, and family buy-in.
When should I quit, before or after I have traction?
For most people, quit after you have a signal, a paying customer, a waitlist, an offer letter of interest, not before, because pre-traction quittin...
Can I build on the side while employed without getting into legal trouble?
Usually yes, but read your employment contract first, the danger is not moonlighting itself, it's the IP-assignment, non-compete, and moonlighting-...
How do I know if my idea is actually worth quitting my job for?
An idea is worth quitting for when real strangers pull it out of your hands, they pay, pre-order, or won't stop asking for it, not when your friend...
How do I balance a startup with family and caregiving responsibilities?
Accept upfront that a startup will try to eat your whole life, then defend the non-negotiables ruthlessly, protected hours, one full day off, hones...