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I just mitigate as much risk as I can, as early as I can, and it's worked so far. Tech is littered with hundreds of companies that died because of personality conflicts - which can be readily mitigated with an MSA and SOW.

As I note in my original comment, my approach can absolutely be utilized by technical founders.

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No contract can save you from what you don't know, and don't understand.

Different points of view, if they can stay respectful. Can be a great strength.

I see the world in terms of risk. If X will help me derisk something. Even if it isn't totally EV+ it can be a good play, because risk of ruin is real. Especially with large amounts of money, and small numbers of trials.

25% less to have a 10% better chance at making 75m vs 100m? Probably worth it a that level. Because 75m or 100m is life changing money for 99.99% of people at least. The amount won't matter as much as your chance of getting to it.

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