David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

We agree on an equity split, vesting, and initial compensation structure. We agree that upon raising capital, each team member will earn $X, perhaps with an automatic bump to $Y upon achieving agreed-upon milestones. And how do you split the equity? We build a basic deck together and ideally a simple demo. Sounds great!

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David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

pre-launch, BIG equity, big peeps involved–ANY TIPS?? Do you have a great team at your seed startup, but your product just isn’t working? We agree on an equity split, vesting, and initial compensation structure. And how do you split the equity? We build a basic deck together and ideally a simple demo.

America 60

America Technical Review Advisory Board Due Diligence 60

Haystack

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Earlier this week, in the wake of Y Combinator’s Demo Day, I saw a tweet go viral and generate lots of chatter. Most of the rounds I participate in today are priced equity rounds. The tweet was written by YC’s President, Michael Seibel. His tweet reads: New weak investor move.

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maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

Build something then demo it to people. Ideally you can pay them based + equity so that you’ll get their attention and focus on the project. There’s no formula however I do know … the more you build before you need to hire / partner, the more equity you can keep. If you need working capital then talk to a bank.

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