If no one wants to invest, you may have a problem. Customer response is also a key indicator. If not, re-evaluate whether there s a real need for your product. Then, once your product is developed, determine whether customers are buying it. When your company outgrows you.
Most people have skill sets to lead a company at certain stages.
If you and your partner aren t getting along whether because you re fighting over the company s direction or use of finances, or simply because your personalities clash don t try to ignore it. The situation will not get better on its own. If this doesn t work, then for the sake of your company, somebody should leave whether it s you or your partner. The decision would depend on how much power you retain in your company and what price you re willing to pay, in terms of attorney s fees, potential bad publicity and emotional stress. Disagreements with investors and your board.