When employed what do you do to start your business? You do not leave your job before having: 1. identified the pain 2. Started the ideation process [Check the guide available on www.startupkudos.com]. 3. Do surveys with family & friends 4. Prepare your pitch deck Once all of this is done, add them on google drive and add a list of investors, incubators, partners you want to contact. Prepare a financial forecast for your funds to last you for at least 8 months after you leave your job so you have the time to raise capital and grow your business.