[pauldisneyiv]

As a non-tech founder, I have a few thoughts as well.

- Respect the tech side. Learn the difference between a language and a framework. Leverage the internet and the power of a library card to educate yourself on at least a few general points.

- Respect the relationship. You don't understand till you're in it; but a partnership is truly a marriage of sorts. You likely would not choose a spouse based on a few brief meetings over the net and an awkward face-to-face. Develop a relationship, see how your work with one another and be genuine.

- Respect the team. Don't force a partnership because you found someone to code in RoR and you heard that was the "right" way to go. Find someone you can truly be a partner with. You may be surprised at the great ideas you can come up with together as oppose to the initial idea.

All that being said; every situation is different, as is every founder. Your mileage can - and will - vary.