Don’t Quit Your Job Yet: How to Lay the Foundation for a Successful Startup
Humans are wired to love a good before-and-after story.
We crave transformation, whether it’s fixing up an old house or turning a clever idea into a thriving business.
But pushing for that “after” state can lead us to overlook all the fun of getting started.
Sure, the early days of building a product or a business can be tough. There are late nights, financial struggles, mistakes, and self-doubt.
Yet, it’s also a great time to explore. You can experiment without millions of paying customers watching your every move.
And if you don’t have investors breathing down your neck, you can afford to play the long game. I bootstrapped my business and grew JotForm slowly, on my own terms.
It took 12 years to reach 3.2 million users and 100 employees, but I wouldn’t change anything. I’ve enjoyed the entire process — and I couldn’t have succeeded without embracing the freedom and learning of those early days.
But, how do you get started, especially if you’re not ready to quit your job?
You can begin, right now, to build a foundation that will support your business for years. Even if you’re not a software engineer (or you don’t have an MBA), there are…
