[rajdesai225]

I would think of it this way. If the idea is that easy to steal (Or replicate) then (without knowing much about the idea) it sounds to me that it's pretty low barrier to entry idea so ask yourselves how big can it get. Really?

The other and more important thing is - ideas are dime a dozen but it's all about execution. My issue with stealing the idea is that you are not going to be able to execute it as it will never be your true passion. You will always have that doubt. And because of that, you will not have that bullet proof conviction - so essential to success of any startup -required to transform the idea into business.

The reason the guy whose idea you are trying to steal appears stubborn is because he has convection. Just know that execution requires absolute conviction - thousands of people during execution will say how terrible the idea actually is and it will require sheer conviction to transform it into a business model.

So - my suggestion is that the guy who had the idea should be the CEO and you guys should be the cofounders.

I am not big on stealing anything. If you are smart - you will have something original. Remember cream always rises to the top. So forget about stealing and start hacking something original!

[MrBurns]

Thanks rajdesai225 your insight gives a fresh perspective on this topic. I hadn't thought about the bullet-proof conviction you're referring to and I believe you have a good point!