SirName

4 ms·

1. 1.▲
   by SirName 18y ago

   We've each written substantial code on the project, but he is substantially better an it than I am. I would have a hard time launching solo, and would probably need to bring in additional help.
2. 2.▲
   by SirName 18y ago

   Most companies lose money while doing the development period, prior launch. The revenue model is clean.
3. 3.▲
   by SirName 18y ago

   I figured a year would be enough. Next time, I know better. ;(
4. 4.▲
   by SirName 18y ago

   Yes. I'm not worried about the legal aspect- The agreement is written such that either of us can withdraw. If I tell him that either a) I withdraw, and leave him the unfinished code and debt, or b) he withdraws, I'm confident that he will e
5. 5.▲
   by SirName 18y ago

   I think that's a great plan, and what I tried in June, July, August, and September. Perhaps I just suck at it, but that doesn't seem to be helping ;(
6. 6.▲
   by SirName 18y ago

   We've been funded mostly through my paying for servers, software, his office space, and equipment out of pocket, and taking out a bank loan to cover outsourcing some dev, and paying him for full-time work for a few months. The full-time wor
7. 7.▲
   by SirName 18y ago

   You're right, and that's part of the problem. I don't know how to fix that- First, there were health problems, then family problems, then burnout problems, then, then, then.. I keep helping him fix them, but I worry that we're not making p
8. 8.▲
   Ask YC: What do I do with an unproductive co-founder, 12+ months in?

   29 points by SirName 18y ago|38 comments