Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Make sure the government waits for a stock sale to collect taxes. Typically, vesting in startups occurs monthly over four years, starting with the first 25 percent of shares vesting only after an owner has remained active for at least 12 months (one year cliff ). Key founder vesting should have no cliff.

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Stock .Net Vesting Founder Vesting 240

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2021

Make sure the government waits for a stock sale to collect taxes. Typically, vesting in startups occurs monthly over four years, starting with the first 25 percent of shares vesting only after an owner has remained active for at least 12 months (one year cliff ). Key founder vesting should have no cliff.

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Vesting Dilution Stock Founder Vesting 298

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2011

Hire your co-founder. Give them a large sum of equity. Vested over 4 years. Truly treat them like a co-founder. If you do decide to go down the 50/50 route, please at least consider: Make sure you have founder vesting for both of you. Make sure you have a very clearly established governance structure.

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Cofounder Founder Vesting Founder Vesting 393

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2015

Make sure the government waits for a stock sale to collect taxes. Typically, vesting in startups occurs monthly over four years, starting with the first 25 percent of shares vesting only after an owner has remained active for at least 12 months (one year cliff ). Key founder vesting should have no cliff.

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Stock Vesting Common Stock Founder Vesting 120