Most articles which argue over ideas vs execution really are about equity. They are about business people who have no interest in technology attempting to do business in technology.
Does the 'idea guy' deserve no equity or less equity? Thats the question to be answered.
The problem I have with something like 'ideas don't matter' is I think it misleads some people to over value their contributions. And when someone puts the additional weight of Paul Graham behind it, its difficult to negotiate.
(One may argue that the odds of a startup succeeding are really low and people should not worry about equity etc. But really thats the first step unless you are starting up with buddies. Don't you think?)
Does the 'idea guy' deserve no equity or less equity? Thats the question to be answered.
The problem I have with something like 'ideas don't matter' is I think it misleads some people to over value their contributions. And when someone puts the additional weight of Paul Graham behind it, its difficult to negotiate.
(One may argue that the odds of a startup succeeding are really low and people should not worry about equity etc. But really thats the first step unless you are starting up with buddies. Don't you think?)