You need to be careful of the IP rules that are part of your employment agreement … some companies try to claim ownership of everything you do (even on your own time) while employed by them … that said, assuming that’s not an issue, do as much as your pre-launch research as you can before leaving paid work … but running a business on the side can be quite draining, and I don’t believe that successful startups can be built “part time” .. they tend to consume all of you. Also, be careful that your extracurricular activities don’t impair your performance at work … you have an obligation to your employer. At some point, you are going to probably need to make the leap into a new business full time … or find someone to run the new business.
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In my opinion, running a start-up requires a lot of passion. If you don't have this, you'll probably won't be able to cross some barriers on the way. If you do have this kind of enthusiasm, then you'll find yourself thinking your daytime job is a waste of time. Sooner or later you'll have to pick your preference.
