Tag: venture capital
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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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Equal equity splits between cofounders almost always end badly
A 50/50 cofounder split feels fair on day one and produces deadlock and resentment by year three. Here’s why thoughtful asymmetry is the better path.
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Standard SAFEs favor investors and founders keep pretending they’re neutral
SAFEs are sold as founder-friendly, but the standard terms quietly favor investors. Here’s what founders are actually signing when they default to YC’s template.