anonymouscowrd

This is a great idea, though probably not for everyone. I'm evaluating a whole slew of ones right now and could use the feedback and advice, especially being a "soloist". At some point I may put my short list together for advice, votes, and any other type of feedback. Good luck!

I'm in the same situation but am growing more unhappy with it as time passes. A close friend is CEO/Idea Person/Sales Person with myself doing the development. A few big challenges I'm running into are:

- rudimentary stuff like web copy updates inevitably have to be done by me making it feel like I'm a glorified gopher

- a total lack of understanding on their part about the technology we're using (web apps, Facebook apps, UX, etc.) and lack of willingness to learn/contribute somewhere there

- a fixation with networking and building relationships as opposed to contributing directly to the product. Not one of these contacts has significantly impacted our product or bottom line despite numerous meetings, coffees, etc.

- big disagreements over our financial model. I advocated pursuing revenue immediately from day one vs. the "let's grow a big audience and figure out how to monetize later." This was a big source of tension. It took over a year for this person to realize our acquisition/monetization ratio was completely FUBAR before we "pivoted" to an actual revenue model. Now we're playing catch up.

- serious damage to our friendship. Now we only talk during the work week, never outside of it.

I give this person credit for raising the initial funding, however, I can't help but wonder if I'd be better off solo and trying to find a cofounder later as Mark Suster's article mentions. Part of me wants to walk, but another part feels like I should just suck it up and see it through until the end.