If you end up failing it's only the CEOs fault for either (1) not mentoring you correctly or (2) thinking of this idea in the first place. And I think he'd prob

If you end up failing it's only the CEOs fault for either (1) not mentoring you correctly or (2) thinking of this idea in the first place. And I think he'd probably feel the same way. Take the offer and hope for the best. Just be honest with yourself and everyone else throughout the project but don't let that turn to fear or excessive doubt.