I get asked regularly to do web dev work for equity, and that will never happen. It's essentially asking me to do work for free and share risk (yes, payment in

I get asked regularly to do web dev work for equity, and that will never happen. It's essentially asking me to do work for free and share risk (yes, payment in the form of equity is like being paid in lotto scratch tickets). Hired guns may be your only option. That said, I truly wish you success (and that DC has a supportive community for you).