Why the hell stay in in academia? This is clearly the next technological wave, and you shouldn't sleep on it. Especially when you're so well positioned to take advantage of your experience. You can make $500,000/yr (maybe more with all the new startups and options) and be on the bleeding edge.
If you want to go back to academia later, you can comfortably do so. Most don't, but that doesn't mean it isn't an option.
Why the hell stay in in academia? This is clearly the next technological wave, and you shouldn't sleep on it. Especially when you're so well positioned to take advantage of your experience. You can make $500,000/yr (maybe more with all the new startups and options) and be on the bleeding edge.
If you want to go back to academia later, you can comfortably do so. Most don't, but that doesn't mean it isn't an option.