I&#x27;d carefully weigh any advice received with the experience of the source. Not to say that anyone that has not been in a similar situation had no value. But rather people who have had similar experience will be of more value.<p>That being said these are the considerations that were in my mind when I was in a similar position.<p>1. Just like an investor or even more so, how much do I believe in the founder. 
2. How confident are you in your abilities. Are you able to cope with stress&#x2F;uncertainty and preserver in the face of daunting tasks. 
3. How much do you believe that there is a business somewhere in there?<p>If you are enthusiastic about all 3 the risk is worth it. Feat and doubt are poor reasons to not do something. Fear is a good sign to pause and evaluate the situation. There is only one way to find out if you have what it takes. Also if you think taking a low income (or no income) is a big issue now. It only gets harder as you get older. Wife, kids, mortgage and general lifestyle inflation.