Your question implies that you (or the other biz dev) can't sell and can't run a company and need to recruit somebody to help. [Below is a bit harsh, but use t

Your question implies that you (or the other biz dev) can't sell and can't run a company and need to recruit somebody to help. [Below is a bit harsh, but use the critical feedback to grow and improve. I'm honestly trying to help, not just criticize.] What are you and the other biz dev person doing all day?! What value do you (and the other biz dev) bring to the table? From my perspective, you two should be busting your balls selling. One should be selling the product to customers to gain traction. The other should be selling the product to investors. You both should be on the phone, road, plane, train or in a lobby waiting for a meeting all day, every day. You don't need a product to sell first. That's a first-timer's excuse for not getting out there and making it happen. It seems like you really need to step up the hustle level here. I'm available via phone and email anytime to discuss this further. Feel free to reach out any time. Like I implied above, I want you to succeed and would like to help in any way I can. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.