You mention equity? What percentage vested are you? How do you know it isn't worthless? If you haven't raised money yet, or have enough revenue to pay yourse

You mention equity? What percentage vested are you? How do you know it isn't worthless? If you haven't raised money yet, or have enough revenue to pay yourself a decent salary, leaving is a legitimate option. If the startup is screwed without you, and it doesn't have the revenue to pay you, then it's probably a doomed project.