Ask HN: Regular job after establishing own company, but still running it?
TL;DR:
I've seen a lot of talk about creating a startup while still employed, but what about the other way around -- getting a regular job while still running your startup?
Longer version:
I have a novel idea that various people from an established industry seem to like. Around Q2 2018 I'd be able to incorporate and start working on the product in ~20h/week capacity. In Q4 2018 I hope to start a job in one of the Big 4.
I know it's ill-advised, but am interested in other peoples' stories, if they have done similar things.
Of course, I know I wouldn't be able to put in full time into the startup. What "role" would formally best describe my position in the startup in that case? Board member? Just a founder? CTO? Part-time employee? Totally irrelevant?
If relevant, the startup would be incorporated in the EU, and the "real" job would hopefully be in the US, depending on the visa lottery.
I've seen a lot of talk about creating a startup while still employed, but what about the other way around -- getting a regular job while still running your startup?
Longer version:
I have a novel idea that various people from an established industry seem to like. Around Q2 2018 I'd be able to incorporate and start working on the product in ~20h/week capacity. In Q4 2018 I hope to start a job in one of the Big 4.
I know it's ill-advised, but am interested in other peoples' stories, if they have done similar things.
Of course, I know I wouldn't be able to put in full time into the startup. What "role" would formally best describe my position in the startup in that case? Board member? Just a founder? CTO? Part-time employee? Totally irrelevant?
If relevant, the startup would be incorporated in the EU, and the "real" job would hopefully be in the US, depending on the visa lottery.