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I've tried to start multiple projects with non-developers, and NONE of them were willing to put in any work whatsoever. Obviously, I might have been choosing t

I've tried to start multiple projects with non-developers, and NONE of them were willing to put in any work whatsoever. Obviously, I might have been choosing the wrong people, but they seemed fairly accomplished. I think people don't realize how much building software is boring drudgery (figuring out where to put a button). Maybe they expect it to be immediate wheeling and dealing. Non-technical cofounders need to start out as project managers, and most people don't seem willing to do it.

pentae 5y ago
Had a similar experience happen to me many years ago. But if I was doing it all over again I'd make sure to have a signed one page agreement on some points like this: - Both agree to work a minimum of xx hours per week on the project - Both agree on a reasonable hourly rate for each others time and then track your hours while working - If theres no venture capital then the hourly rate you both 'earn' is in credits towards future profits or equity - If one person isn't meeting their expected contribution requirements over a reasonable period they forfeit their stake in the business