Ask HN: When to Start a Business? 10 points by funarchist 57 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | 10 comments I am aware that this is a very comprehensive question. It includes individuals own circumstances, experience, country, and macroeconomic situation. In my life, I have tried to start a business or frequently had the urge to start one. But, retrospectively, when I look at them, I see many reasons why I shouldn't have done it. Moreover, these created a huge amount of opportunity cost. I ...