Equity Fractional CTO Partner Restful 
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.
www.metamorphblog.com
OCTOBER 23, 2010
Here’s how the pitch sounds from the engineer’s perspective: ‘For ten whole percent of equity, you will slave away to build a prototype out of my shitty idea, not have any say in the decision-making process…and oh yeah, you could be fired at any point.’ Date for a bit, then split the equity.
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sivers.org
JUNE 25, 2010
Save the rest for later. No need to even tell people about the rest unless theyre really really interested. Then carry on with the rest. I also know someone else who consulted me about his website idea. Well as a programmer of many websites I find that it is easier for my clients to consult my ideas first.
techcrunch.com
OCTOBER 23, 2010
Only eBay was founded by a single individual – the rest were team efforts. In Meebo’s case, for example, I was lucky enough to partner up with Elaine and Sandy. No looking for partnerships (who’s going to partner with you anyway?). Partner up? First and foremost, find a great founding team. No phone system. No legal muck.
www.quora.com
JANUARY 16, 2011
Someone who is egotistical enough to call themselves a rockstar, yet humble enough not to want 99% of the equity? If you are a creative guy with a good head for business looking for an engineering partner, send me a summary of your idea and business plan, and I'll do the implementation!" This person does not exist.
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