I've been working on an idea for close to five years, on and off, but it's very much the baby I return to whenever I have the time and energy.

Now the idea is so ripe I finally can't improve it any more without giving it an honest try, but I need a co-founder to bring it to market. I'm convinced of the transformative value of this idea and I know the idea is good because I have gotten a lot of different feedback over the years, I managed to iron out the kinks in the strategy and the plans I have made are thorough.

I'm also in talks with investors and have agreements with people for low five figures investments and even a foot in the door with some very wealthy individuals who are interested in investing with me, should this ever become something real.

But I need someone who's familiar with the topics I can't handle and I can't rely on freelancers or hired teams to do the work. I know I'll need a proper co-founder who can cover my blind spots.

I know this.

But I can't shake the paranoia that they'll somehow want to betray me in some way in the future. And I can't shake the itch that comes with the idea of giving someone else a big slice of MY baby, even though for now there is no baby. There's no first breath and no crying, all I truly have is commitments and plans.

How do I get rid of this fundamental inner hurdle so I can start getting people on board and giving them the substantial shares I logically know they deserve? Is there some partnership framework that would make this easier?

I appreciate all your help.