Re:Ask HN: Should I sell my software to my employer?
by toomuchtodo on Wednesday December 29, 2021 @07:34PM
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Do you believe you could pivot to your own business versus giving up your potentially lucrative app for very minimal comp? You’ve already proven the model if you need investment if you can’t bootstrap from today to ramen profitable.
Perhaps evaluate if it’s time to swap the cushy job for more upside and control over your destiny. Most importantly, have an employment attorney consultation to see if this is even possible based on whatever agreements you have with your employer and your state’s labor laws around IP ownership while an employee. Once there’s clarity with regards to your ownership position, you can evaluate scaling or selling.
Perhaps evaluate if it’s time to swap the cushy job for more upside and control over your destiny. Most importantly, have an employment attorney consultation to see if this is even possible based on whatever agreements you have with your employer and your state’s labor laws around IP ownership while an employee. Once there’s clarity with regards to your ownership position, you can evaluate scaling or selling.