How do you get around IP ownership issues? I believe FAANG company contracts claim ownership of any IP you develop while employed. Are these not really enforceable and can be ignored?
In most jurisdictions these are not enforceable if the work is done outside of work hours with no company resources. So make sure that you use your own devices, own accounts and so on. There can also be concerns if the products are related (as you may be benefiting from proprietary knowledge).
Of course it is a good idea to confirm with a laywer who can give you a good answer for your situation.
Not in California, no. It’s why the tech industry exists there and not (as much) in eg Texas.
California has a bunch of laws related to labor ( section 96, section 2870 ) that have the effect of making it easy to start a company on your off hours
In most jurisdictions these are not enforceable if the work is done outside of work hours with no company resources. So make sure that you use your own devices, own accounts and so on. There can also be concerns if the products are related (as you may be benefiting from proprietary knowledge).
Of course it is a good idea to confirm with a laywer who can give you a good answer for your situation.