If you're in a position where you have to constantly twist a cofounder's arm to work hard you probably don't want to work with that person. Did you sign any pap

If you're in a position where you have to constantly twist a cofounder's arm to work hard you probably don't want to work with that person. Did you sign any paperwork with Mr X. yet; if so try to buy out his share? Probably talk to a lawyer about an IP release form in any case. I have dealt with this a few times before and a lawyer once told me "Money changes people" -- and that might be true once you start making money. Also, are you early on that you can just quit and rebuild with your friend who actually does work? Also 40% equity for 0% risk--imagine how far that equity can go in raising money rather than lining someone's pocket who does no work.