To me these both address the same issue. I have heard a lot of different takes on this situation, and I myself have dealt with it. 1) You should both get 50%

To me these both address the same issue. I have heard a lot of different takes on this situation, and I myself have dealt with it. 1) You should both get 50%. This is just my opinion, but it applies well to most scenarios. Having an unequal allotment causes lots of motivational and mentality issues for founders. This is the last thing a venture needs in the turbulent early stages. It generally leads to better dedication and like minded decisions between to two people. A positive way to look at it would be this: by giving up, say 10% more than you wanted to, the company has a better shot at success through two absolutely driven founders. 2) This draws from the same motivation as the first. Cofounders lose value quickly if one person always has the final word. You want them there to even things out. Disagreements are to be expected and the process of compromise is what makes the best decisions in many cases. Two minds working toward the same goal are usually helpful, even if they are not always striking a chord.