Quickly.  Obviously don&#x27;t initiate the conversation right after an argument, but do not drag this out.  Realistically, the value of the company is very low, so you&#x27;re not fighting over a huge amount.   Moving on with your life is much more important.<p>It&#x27;s almost impossible for any of us to give concrete advice on the specific terms of the breakup just based on only a one paragraph description.  However, as an angel investor, I will caution against an equity split in which only one of you continues with the startup.  A cap table with a departed founder holding a significant stake is a yellow flag.  Even holding constant the terms that I, as an investor, will invest at, I want all of the remaining equity to be &quot;working&quot; (i.e., providing incentive to the current team, or in an option pool to attract talent).  Of course, sometimes an equity split is the best choice, but, if it&#x27;s a close call, I&#x27;d lean towards another approach.  In your case, if the brand can be easily separated from the assets (likely, since you are early), a split based on your third options sounds appealing (though, again, I am in no position to recommend anything, just to throw some points out there).