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I'm in a similar-ish situation here. I brought a friend onto an idea when it was in the very formative "barely an idea" stages. The initial idea was of the "go

I'm in a similar-ish situation here. I brought a friend onto an idea when it was in the very formative "barely an idea" stages. The initial idea was of the "good enough to try, but not enough to build an empire" variety. He rapidly took the idea to a level where I think it might be an empire, but also a level where I can't really contribute. Its basically the idea done right, but more advanced than I can handle (he's a better mathematician and a better programmer than I) and I can't help but thing "well shit, maybe I should be just letting him do it on his own" (he can, and its not clear that having a second hand would be helpful (or worth it) in this venture). I'm still sort of scared to have the conversation, but I've got to do it soon. Anyone have any advice?

cmos 16y ago
There is _always_ stuff to do. If he's doing hardcore stuff, then perhaps there's UI work or design work. What's going to happen when he's done? Is there a rollout plan? If your gut's telling you to talk to him about it, don't let your lack of confidence get in the way of making it happen. He probably has been hesitant to ask for help on certain matters, afraid it would offend you. The real tragedy would be if you never talk about it.