Re:Ask HN: Quitting Job to Launch a Startup
by stingraycharles on Wednesday July 24, 2019 @01:48PM
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This assumes that OP wants to get VC money, which might not be everyone’s cup of tea. If anything, you’ll have much more leverage in negotiating a VC deal if you have actual paying customers.
Re:Ask HN: Quitting Job to Launch a Startup
by chasedehan on Wednesday July 24, 2019 @01:00PM
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No one is going to give you a seed round with you still in your current job. At that point you would be all-in if you raised a seed.
Re:Ask HN: Quitting Job to Launch a Startup
by LarryPage on Wednesday July 24, 2019 @01:48PM
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I got my seed round from acclaimed angel investor FF&S
Friends, Family & Savings
Don't let startup cash kill your idea before you give it a chance. Creative people can test an idea for next to nothing.
I absolutely second this, but I would add a crucial section 1.5.
1.5) Also secure a seed-round to kick-start your company to test the for market fit. Then hire a few employees.
If after the seed-round it is either profitable or succeeds in the market and gets more investment, then it makes sense to quit your job and work full time for the startup.