[whimsyjim]

It's funny you say that because I am on your side here, but a close mentor of mine who has successfully founded, raised venture funding, and sold 3 tech companies disagrees. He recommends doing as much as I can for now and then get funding rather quickly. I'm not saying he's right but he has some pretty good points to back up his recommendations.

The only problem I foresee with getting a committed CTO is finding one around my area. I had one incredible programmer who had just quit his job at Match.com, but he got offered a job he couldn't refuse with equity in the venture funded startup in the valley.

I guess I just need to start the process of finding the perfect fit. I'm probably going to reach out to Raleigh for this.

[oscarleung]

It can definitely be done like your mentor said. As a Rails developer myself, I'm kind of biased to coders being part of the DNA of the company and having a strong stake in it.

This is a great article on humbdledmba for non-tech co-founders: http://www.humbledmba.com/please-please-please-stop-asking-h...

They make a good point. The coder's biggest is fear is wasting his/her time. Do as much as you can to alleviate their fear. For example - start a blog, get a following.

I hope this is helpful for you.