[jdileo]

Most important thing you've said is that "....chance that company will be purchased, but those talks have been going on for several months...."

**Never, ever, ever become more committed to a startup than the founders are. A startup warrants devotion and continued work only when leadership is demonstrably committed to victory.

Pls immediately begin pursuit of finding a position that thrills you!

[WheelsAtLarge]

Yup, the company might get purchased and you get laid off the next day because they need to trim costs. Or they only want the assets. Or whatever...

Start looking for a new job.