I feel sorry for you but here's what my advice would have been (although it would not have helped you in this situation) but typically when I contract out my project to someone else other than myself, I normally would include a deliverable clause in a contract, even if the other party is a cofounder.
The deliverable clause is basically a statement of work, with specific milestones and dates that the "contractor" would agree to. This helps in keeping the project realistic (in terms of scope creeps) and also makes sure that the project progress in good terms.
I would have to agree with most people who commented about the salary paid out. At $6900, you could have hired an outstanding developer without dishing out any equity. Although the equity play more than often would help as a motivational push for the other party.
I feel sorry for you but here's what my advice would have been (although it would not have helped you in this situation) but typically when I contract out my project to someone else other than myself, I normally would include a deliverable clause in a contract, even if the other party is a cofounder.
The deliverable clause is basically a statement of work, with specific milestones and dates that the "contractor" would agree to. This helps in keeping the project realistic (in terms of scope creeps) and also makes sure that the project progress in good terms.
I would have to agree with most people who commented about the salary paid out. At $6900, you could have hired an outstanding developer without dishing out any equity. Although the equity play more than often would help as a motivational push for the other party.