I think you are undervaluing the rich partner's contribution. I'd rather be "#2" in a well funded startup than the "CEO" of one with no cash. If the idea is s

I think you are undervaluing the rich partner's contribution. I'd rather be "#2" in a well funded startup than the "CEO" of one with no cash. If the idea is sweet and you are able to lead the team to success, you will become loaded. His coding/input is irrelevant--he has the cash to get you there. Plus, when it starts rocking if you are the leader he can never let you leave. If he isn't comfortable with you leading and there’s fight about it, then like the previous poster said, it just accelerates the inevitable.