If you're really serious about starting something on your own, you can do nothing better than stay exactly where you are. You are getting first-hand experience with the challenges a growing company faces. You have a real opportunity to learn how this process works, you should be thrilled at the chance to see it through to the end.

Everything gets easier when you can point to a win on your resume. From finding a great co-founder, getting yourself into the accelerator du-jour, or luring early investors. More importantly you'll actually have a good jumping off point for your future.

There is a big gulf between building a product and building a viable business. If your goal is the latter you need to embrace the opportunity you have to learn. It's an invaluable experience.