Founder unsure whether to partner or launch solo after informal collaboration
A builder who turned a client pain point into a working prototype is deciding whether to formalize a partnership with the person who contributed the original idea, given no contract, payment, or ownership terms were ever established. Forum replies stress the need for a written agreement before proceeding further.
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