Ask HN: Hustling with a day job. Did you start with a "hustle name"?

I’m working on a project that’s completely unrelated to my day job, so I’m not building a competitor or doing anything shady. But I still don’t want my employer to know I’m trying to build something on my own.

I decided to use a “hustle name” instead of my real one. If I do get traction, I know some coworkers would probably like the tool and could come across it. I don't want them—or really my boss—to know unless I can go full time. That means starting from scratch: new accounts, no karma, no online history.

I’m guessing a lot of people here have done something similar.

What worked for you? What do you wish you did differently?

I’ve built a lot of things over the years but never put them out into the world. Trying to do it differently this time.

Thanks, and excited to be part of the community!