How should we decide co-founder equity?

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We're launching a startup with two co-founders. I will put 100% of my time into the venture, my partner roughly 20-25hrs/week. In financial terms, my commitment is about three times greater, but the co-founder brings a larger network to the table that will be crucial for initial success. How do we best divide up equity in the startup? What else should we base the decision on?

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