Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Tips for Computer Science Drop-Outs Like Me:

- Get a decent paying job doing developement or IT. At the very least, something that gives you health ins.

- Do consulting/contract gigs on the side. Choose projects that will let you expand your skills and learn new technologies.

- Live below your means and save money for 12 months.

- Month 13: build and launch your startup.

- Continue your job for at least 6 more months, but stop doing the side gigs.

- Month 18: Evaluate your startup. If it's making money, quit your job.

- If it's not making money, build and launch another startup.

- Repeat as needed.



Consider applying for YC's Winter 2027 batch! Applications are open till November 2.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: