I think you should decide whether you want to hire or whether you want to partner. If you just want to hire put a competitive package on the table. If you wan

I think you should decide whether you want to hire or whether you want to partner. If you just want to hire put a competitive package on the table. If you want to partner talk to him about what it would take to get and keep him highly motivated and driven. Vesting should be over several years so you won't lose half your company if it doesn't work out in a short period of time.