>> Bad part is, we don't have any money >>left for new development. I've handled >>a good portion of the tech issues, except >>for the core programming of t

>> Bad part is, we don't have any money >>left for new development. I've handled >>a good portion of the tech issues, except >>for the core programming of the app: >>interface design, database design, sys admin >> config, some bug fixing,etc. Think of it >> more as a CTO role, than a lead dev role. >> At the end of the day it's still 2 of us, >> that's a troubling sign. I'm a pretty >> motivating person, and the fact no one else >> has really shown interest in helping out or >> getting involved is scary. Well... it would be unusual for other people to show interest until you're making money or demonstrating how it can be done. Even if you have a great product changing people's patterns of behavior is very difficult. The upside of this is that once you ARE making money, you'll find it becomes a lot easier. If you don't think your partner is pulling their weight, the first question you should ask is whether you're being realistic/fair in your expectations of them, or whether you are looking for someone to blame for some perceived failure. Your post suggests that your partner is - in fact - doing most of the core development work. In either case, bestes is dead right - you need to clear your expectations with your co-founder. If you need money get a part-time job or let one of you focus on trying to get funding while the other continues development work. Marketing is going to take a lot of effort, and if you're complaining about not having money for development it makes me wonder how you're planning on getting the word out to prospective customers.