I don't know what to do about your startup dilemma. It would have been wise to set a deadline (and communicate that to your partners) at the very beginning; hop

I don't know what to do about your startup dilemma. It would have been wise to set a deadline (and communicate that to your partners) at the very beginning; hopefully you can do that next time. If you do leave, you said you "don't want to work for a big corporation again": if you'd prefer to consult for private clients, I've found oDesk to be a great place to find them. Just be selective in which jobs you bid on.