Don't let a non-technical founder take advantage of you. A good litmus test is if the non-technical founder has anything to do on a daily basis. If it seems lik

Don't let a non-technical founder take advantage of you. A good litmus test is if the non-technical founder has anything to do on a daily basis. If it seems like there's nothing for them to do, because "it's too early," or "the product isn't ready yet," they're probably taking advantage of you. At that point, unless they've got money to offer (and preferably pay you), there is little reason for them to have the same level of equity as you, and you should ask yourself what you're getting from the relationship.