I don't at all understand why people are berating this proposition.
This proposition makes a helluva lot of sense.
I have done the hustling/marketing side of a startup. I got my failed (sigh) startup lots of good press and lots of users.
I would venture to say that I probably put in more work than any developer on my team at that point.
Now, I am a hacker but I 100% fully understand the value he is putting down. He will be just as invested in your MVP as you will be. His sole job is something you never have to worry about. Maybe he doesnt hold his end up of the bargain, which may happen. If that does happen, well make sure there is a clause in whatever agreement you sign.
This proposition makes a helluva lot of sense.
I have done the hustling/marketing side of a startup. I got my failed (sigh) startup lots of good press and lots of users.
I would venture to say that I probably put in more work than any developer on my team at that point.
Now, I am a hacker but I 100% fully understand the value he is putting down. He will be just as invested in your MVP as you will be. His sole job is something you never have to worry about. Maybe he doesnt hold his end up of the bargain, which may happen. If that does happen, well make sure there is a clause in whatever agreement you sign.