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Launching a startup requires a good idea and a whole lot of passion. But how do you execute on your idea when you can't leave your day job just yet?

It takes tons of self discipline and smart strategizing.

"Many investors will want to speak with former employers as a reference," says Chris Altchek, who kept his day job at Goldman Sachs before launching PolicyMic. "If you've let your side project get in the way of your full-time commitments, you may be hurting your chances more than you think."

To read the full, original article click on this link: How To Launch A Startup While Still Working Your Day Job

Author: Karlee Weinmann and Aimee Groth