Entrepreneur Equity Founder Vesting Partner 
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
When an entrepreneur first incorporates a business, they may find themselves the proud owner of 10 million shares of common stock, commonly called founder’s shares. every entrepreneur should incorporate early and file an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of founding the company. Key founder vesting should have no cliff.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 15, 2021
When an entrepreneur first incorporates a business, they may find themselves the proud owner of 10 million shares of common stock, commonly called founder’s shares. every entrepreneur should incorporate early and file an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of founding the company. Key founder vesting should have no cliff.
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Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 18, 2015
When an entrepreneur first incorporates his or her business, he or she may find him or herself the proud owner of 10 million shares of common stock, commonly called founder’s shares. every entrepreneur should incorporate early and file an 83(b) election with the IRS within 30 days of founding the company. In the U.S.,
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 9, 2011
You often have very limited perspective on whether this person will continue to be a great partner 2 years down the line, 4 years down the line, 8 years down the line. You’re only going to find out whether they’re TRULY a great partner after you’ve put in years of money, blood, sweat & tears. Hire your co-founder.
venturehacks.com
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
The best sellers can sell to customers, partners, investors, and employees. A company’s DNA is set by the founders, and its culture is an extension of the founders’ personalities. Partner with someone who is irrationally ethical, or a rational believer that nice guys finish first.
The Equity Kicker
OCTOBER 8, 2014
We couldn’t use them as is because they don’t have enough detail on key items, like investor protections and founder vesting. I’ve found myself explaining that to entrepreneurs a lot recently (including today) and so I thought I would write it down here so that next time I can simply send a link to this post.
venturehacks.com
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
The Equity Equation. As this nuclear winter of venture hacks continues, I thought you might enjoy our thoughts on Paul Graham’s The Equity Equation. ” Read the rest of The Equity Equation first; it is great. You have to pay market rates regardless of the equity equation. Venture Hacks Good advice for startups.
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