I suggest a combination of 1 and 3. Get into a BME or BCE program and drop out after two years; at this point, you should have the foundations for which you could start to build your startup and proceed with your self study on the side to further your education.
My thoughts are that you are financially stable to afford the formal education, but you are limited by time - once you finish up a 4-5 years degree, that puts you are almost 40. I mean, your life is far from over but I assume that your priorities will change. Instead of thinking about your startup, you would probably be thinking about your children's educational future.
My thoughts are that you are financially stable to afford the formal education, but you are limited by time - once you finish up a 4-5 years degree, that puts you are almost 40. I mean, your life is far from over but I assume that your priorities will change. Instead of thinking about your startup, you would probably be thinking about your children's educational future.