ConsenseShould I quit my job to start a company?
Most founders who regret leaving didn't lack ambition; they lacked evidence. The strongest signal to quit is traction you can point to, not conviction. Here's what to pressure-test, and a multi-model second opinion on your specifics.
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What actually decides it
Evidence of demand
Paying customers, signed letters of intent or a waitlist with intent signals beat surveys and friends' encouragement.
Personal runway
Aim for 12 months of living costs before you draw a salary from the company. Fundraising takes longer than planned.
Can you test while employed?
If nights and weekends can validate the riskiest assumption, quitting first buys you little and costs you a lot.
Co-founder and skill coverage
Missing build, sell or operate skills is a common failure. Decide who covers each before leaving.
What would change the answer
- Getting your first three paying customers before quitting
- A part-time or consulting arrangement with your employer
- Committed funding versus planning to raise
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