>have this conversation [...] as early as possible Yes, it could be one of the things you bring up on the very first talk you get around this, and it's much ea

>have this conversation [...] as early as possible Yes, it could be one of the things you bring up on the very first talk you get around this, and it's much easier to do it early than anytime later. "Hey, this thing you're telling me about, do you want my opinion or are you telling me because you want me to be a part of it?" (if: want to be part of it) "Nice, have you thought about how much each one of us will get? I always prefer to do equal splits." If equal splits or very close to that I might do it. If not, the deal would have to be exceptionally good from the start, e.g. "we'll give you 10% of a post Series A company that is already valued at XX million".