This is a good example. I'm guessing you didn't only tell them the idea, you opened up your books, detailed plans and possibly even your code. A potential sal

This is a good example. I'm guessing you didn't only tell them the idea, you opened up your books, detailed plans and possibly even your code. A potential sale situation is different from taking the first steps on the idea. You had already started building the company. I think managing the disclosure of sensitive information is a totally different topic (one which I wish I knew a little more about).