I just quit from a startup due to cofounder conflict. I was an engineer in that company. It was a bootstrapped company.
Right now I’m in a dilemma about my next move. I have a few options in front of me:
1. Get a job
2. Work as a freelancer
3. Start a web dev agency
I have a couple of potential startup ideas, but I want to do proper customer discovery on it before I start building.
What will be a better option for me?
If you are entrepreneureal, I think 2 or 3 works. 2 is probably easier to get started. If you are tired of startup founding, getting a job is not bad.
OP here,
Yes, 2 will comes with less strings. So, I can work on my ideas in free time.
If I choose 3, what will be the drawbacks ?
I think getting clients is the hardest part, unless you live in a city like San Francisco or New York, and you are a people person and can network like crazy.
For me, it's near impossible living in the midwest and being very introverted. So I stuck with #2
What about the legal mess you left behind ?
There is nothing as mess. Still I'm maintaining a good relationship with my friends/ previous co founders.
The reason for this conflict was my Political/ Philosophical opinions. I won't be a good fit for the companies vision.
Oh come on ! What about Ballmer and Gates ?
I would choose #1. With a steady income and stream of work, you will have stability. You can take your time polishing your next idea and jump when you are ready.
Op here,
I'm in my early twenties with some savings, I'm from a fairly rich family in my state (a third world country).
A steady income is not my priority. But I will look for some jobs that gives a better learning experience.