We started well with my co-founder but in the second year nothing worked out with what he demanded, he was too ambitious

Common mistakes in partnerships: first, 50-50 equity. In a tie situation, you need a second partner/advisor or an agreement with the founder. Second, don't start without a written contract. Third, don't fail to write an exit plan from the start. If you do these three things from the beginning, you won't end up in a fight like this.

bro i had a really bad time with my partner too but i congratulate you for getting in and out of such a problem... most people stay inside the company and patiently deal with each other then it gets much worse. you exited cleanly you got your health and peace... him being successful isn't bad either actually

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This rule works: write down every possibility in the partnership agreement. What's the exit clause? What happens if there's a dispute between you? How will the value of shares be calculated upon separation? Prepare those clauses from the start then there's never a need to file a lawsuit.

But I want to ask this: if you had dropped to 30% no matter what, could you still have stayed in that company? As a partner, maybe in a secondary role. Or was a complete separation better? Could your partner have been better with a compromise?

Why did your partner want 70%? Was it just ambition, or did he have ideas for things you couldn't do? Because often such demands come with "if he won't do that job, let him go."

Well congrats for learning these lessons from life! like it's ideal that while your partner is succeeding, you're doing other things. Maybe another great opportunity will come your way, because when you exit shares, your mind is clear!

I disagree with you on this point. The reason for failure isn't one big mistake, but the accumulation of small decisions.

I have a question, don't want to go off-topic though. The first thing to break as you grow is communication, not the numbers.

My questions are cleared up thanks. Mistaking revenue for cash is the most expensive illusion; trust the bank account.

If I were you I'd go this route.

Great work. The reason for failure isn't one big mistake but the accumulation of small decisions.

When making decisions, write down the worst-case scenario too not just the best. Just leaving this note it might be useful.

Let me speak from the other side; I'm on the supplier side. When making a decision, first look at what data you have on hand.

This is my opinion I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

Let me share my experience. Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late.

If you have questions, write them; I'll answer as best I can.

We got stuck at the same point for a while. If you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later.

Saved.

We got stuck at the same point for a while. If the gap between accounts receivable and accounts payable turnover days is widening, revenue won't save you.

If you post the result here, it will help others too.

Let me clarify the technical side. Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late.

Proven by experience.

Im curious too.

there's also a measurement aspect to this but the harder it is to reverse a decision the slower you should make it.