Ask HN: How Much Equity For An Idea? I have a friend who is an idea machine. He is seriously talented at coming up with tech ideas that are original. However, that is all he brings to the table. No funding, no coding, no project management. Just the idea and wireframes. He wants me to run with the idea but he wants (and deserves) something for the idea. Has anyone been in this situation before and how did you solve it: a small amount of equity? cash outright? He mentioned 5% equity. That sounds reasonable but I thought I'd ask here. |