Recently, the design has finally come together and I'm getting close to finalizing the frontend code. I was hoping that soon we'd hook backend / frontend and launch. However, he has just quit.
He has seemed busy and I suppose I wasn't entirely surprised when he told me that he wasn't spending as much time as he would have liked or as the startup deserved. He said he'd be able to work on things for the next few weeks and help to transition things to me. He felt bad and didn't want any compensation for his work.
While I couldn't ask for him to leave in a better way, I'd be lying if I didn't say I wish he would stick around.
At the same time, the idea and startup passion was always mine. I don't think he has the startup passion (perhaps not even from the start). He just enjoyed creating something. So, I can't force him to work if he feels he doesn't have the time. Since even after launch, things won't get easier.
What do I do from here?
1. Take his code and try to finish what was started and launch by myself?
2. Find another co-founder?
3. Hire developer(s)?
4. Try to talk things out with co-founder and get him to continue?
Any other options?
Anyway, I'm sorry for so much writing. I just needed to get it out there. I truly believe in the startup and refuse to give up, but would love to get some advice from others. Thanks!
