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I have an idea for a startup that could benefit my current company, but definitely falls outside of the vision/value that my current company goes after (essentially a tool to help the company).

Has anyone ever tried to build a side company in their extra time that partners with their current company where you build the tool and they provide the at-scale data/partnership you would need to effectively validate the idea?

If so, how did you approach the initial discussion with your current company, what was the outcome, and what would you do differently?