I've started this as a subcontracting project, later turned into a partnership with a friend based on goodwill.
Timeline:
- [T-3 years]: Partner idea - B2B (enterprise targeted) with a physical-world component in the workflow. Features driven mostly by partner. Target market in North America.
- [T-2 years]: MVP with most time spent in writing/rewriting. Just after a MVP, partner relocates (to Middle East) for his FT job. Target market switched to ME.
- [T-1 years]: Paper company established in ME. Major competitor attempted hiring my Partner - but he rejected offer citing our company.
- [T]: A potential of a client by year-end.
Now, I'm being offered either of:
- 20% partnership against further dedicated time.
- Investing portion of the 20% in the company and cashing the rest.
- My subcontracting money back with no further obligations.
In terms of potential, there's a market. However, I'm suspicious for few reasons.
Timeline:
- [T-3 years]: Partner idea - B2B (enterprise targeted) with a physical-world component in the workflow. Features driven mostly by partner. Target market in North America.
- [T-2 years]: MVP with most time spent in writing/rewriting. Just after a MVP, partner relocates (to Middle East) for his FT job. Target market switched to ME.
- [T-1 years]: Paper company established in ME. Major competitor attempted hiring my Partner - but he rejected offer citing our company.
- [T]: A potential of a client by year-end.
Now, I'm being offered either of:
- 20% partnership against further dedicated time.
- Investing portion of the 20% in the company and cashing the rest.
- My subcontracting money back with no further obligations.
In terms of potential, there's a market. However, I'm suspicious for few reasons.
What do you think HN?