Leaving at end of 2nd year without anything lined up? Path to entrepreneurship

Finishing up my 2nd yr at a BB in TMT.

Have realized this train is not what I want to be on and also didn’t recruit buyside or on cycle.

I received a senior analyst option / 3rd year but am mentally trying to figure out what I want.

I’ve decided to up the risk tolerance and want to funnel more creativity into my life.

I’m thinking take 2 months off after summer bonus while ideating some capital light / AI applicable businesses. I’ve saved enough to take a year and a half off (while still paying NYC rent) so I have runway.

Would welcome and be grateful for any frameworks if anyone is thinking or done something similar.

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