While a 50/50 ownership+voting split may seem "fair", your lawyer is right that it can easily create a situation where it is difficult to make resolutions and g

While a 50/50 ownership+voting split may seem "fair", your lawyer is right that it can easily create a situation where it is difficult to make resolutions and get things done. And in the world of a startup, the inability to quickly make decisions can be the equivalent of cutting off your own air supply. While it may mean one less point of equity today, it could be the difference between your startup ultimately going anywhere for both of you.