Hey, I didn't make the original comment. Its just, I get fed up of people "splitting hairs for splitting hair's sake" on yc. The ideal conversation flow would be minus yours, and my comments and have a response from the poster to the original comment. Gotta add value.

"This looks like every other business guy looking for a tech founder" is the important part. The fact that "significant equity stake is on the table for anyone who fits the bill" is missing from an otherwise pretty well thought out post makes me think that in fact, comparatively to 50%, they are going to "offer almost nothing".

But look, If I'd prototyped and market tested something, I'm not so sure I'd be prepared to give away 50% either. Just sayin.