Out of curiosity, did he ask for equity? I didn't catch that in your summary, it seemed like he's willing to give you ~10 hours a month. Either way I'd see if

Out of curiosity, did he ask for equity? I didn't catch that in your summary, it seemed like he's willing to give you ~10 hours a month. Either way I'd see if he could make those introductions first, proving that he's good partner. If he can't make the introductions or won't until he has equity, then I would be apprehensive about a partnership.