Comment by danjl

You said (implied?) that your reason for starting a company was that you were waiting for somebody (MS) to build your favorite tech, and you realized it was monetizable. Finding a gap is a great start. But, if money is your goal, it is far easier to make money working at a company than starting one. Existing companies are great places to learn about technology, business, and the issues that should really drive your desire to start something yourself.