Tag: startups
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Founders sign their startups away in the first round
Most founders accept term sheets without understanding which clauses transfer real control. Here’s what to negotiate before the lawyers and the wire arrive.
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Vesting schedules protect cofounders from each other more than anyone admits
Founders treat vesting as an investor demand. The real reason it exists is to protect cofounders from the one who walks away first.
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Most cofounder agreements aren’t worth the paper they’re on
Cofounder agreements feel protective but rarely survive real conflict. Here’s why they fail and what actually keeps a startup partnership functional.