View from Seed

DECEMBER 4, 2014

But delaying or avoiding the conversation often results in it being more awkward than it needs to be. You can then work with your law firm to formally draw up founder common stock paperwork either then or subsequently. Ideation/IP. Both of these are typically reflected in the founder equity split.

Equity 315

Equity Founder Sweat Equity Cofounder 315

Agile VC

DECEMBER 4, 2014

But delaying or avoiding the conversation often results in it being more awkward than it needs to be. You can then work with your law firm to formally draw up founder common stock paperwork either then or subsequently. Once you have the framework, it’s simply a matter of having the conversation and reaching an agreement.

Cofounder 255

Cofounder Equity Founder Sweat Equity 255

Agile VC

DECEMBER 4, 2014

But delaying or avoiding the conversation often results in it being more awkward than it needs to be. You can then work with your law firm to formally draw up founder common stock paperwork either then or subsequently. Once you have the framework, it’s simply a matter of having the conversation and reaching an agreement.

Cofounder 173

Cofounder Equity Founder Sweat Equity 173

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

These are all real conversations. of the time I have no vested interest in having the debate. What if when you have that conversation you don’t agree? If you want to give them a 50% discount offer them $1 of common-stock warrants (no liquidation preference) for every $1 of stock they buy. And so forth.

Venture Capital 417

Venture Capital Liquidation Preference Valuation Term Sheet 417

The Startup Lawyer

MARCH 17, 2010

4) Type of Shares: Common Stock. (5) 5) Par Value of Common: $0.0001. (6) 7) Founders Equity Split: Depends on the Team, But Quickly and After the Awkward & Difficult Conversations. (8) 8) Vest Founders Shares?: 9) Vesting Schedule for Founders Shares: 4 years with a One Year Cliff. (10) Hell Yes. (9)

Accredited Investor 112

Accredited Investor Delaware NDA Vesting 112

The Startup Lawyer

MARCH 17, 2010

4) Type of Shares: Common Stock. (5) 5) Par Value of Common: $0.0001. (6) 7) Founders Equity Split: Depends on the Team, But Quickly and After the Awkward & Difficult Conversations. (8) 8) Vest Founders Shares?: 9) Vesting Schedule for Founders Shares: 4 years with a One Year Cliff. (10) Hell Yes. (9)

Accredited Investor 112

Accredited Investor Delaware NDA Vesting 112

Gust

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

These are all real conversations. of the time I have no vested interest in having the debate. What if when you have that conversation you don’t agree? If you want to give them a 50% discount offer them $1 of common-stock warrants (no liquidation preference) for every $1 of stock they buy. I’m bored of it.

Liquidation Preference 153

Liquidation Preference Valuation Term Sheet Stock 153