It seems just from your tone in the post and your comment below that you already think he's not dependable and not someone you want to work with. If you think

It seems just from your tone in the post and your comment below that you already think he's not dependable and not someone you want to work with. If you think he brings VITAL skills to the table that your venture won't get launched without, I would consider using reverse vesting to make sure he gets out what he puts in. For an explanation of reverse vesting: http://www.venturechoice.com/glossary/reverse-vesting.htm http://www.venturechoice.com/glossary/reverse-vesting.htm