Departures and Change

Even the best partnerships evolve, and someone may one day move on. These notes cover how to plan for a cofounder leaving, keep equity fair, work through a deadlock and stay prepared, so change strengthens what you built instead of unsettling it.

• Note 005What Happens to Equity When a Cofounder Leaves Early?Founder DepartureVesting5 min read
• Note 011Good Leaver vs Bad Leaver: What Is the Difference?Founder DepartureAdvanced5 min read
• Note 022What Is Dead Equity, and Why Do Investors Hate It?Founder Departure5 min read
• Note 023My Cofounder Stopped Working. What Are My Options?Founder Departure6 min read
• Note 024How to Break Up With a Cofounder Without Destroying the StartupFounder Departure6 min read
• Note 025Why Do Cofounders Fall Out? The 5 Triggers I See Again and AgainFounder Departure6 min read
• Note 026What Is a Deadlock Clause?Founder Departure5 min read
• Note 027Can You Remove a Cofounder Before Incorporation?Founder Departure6 min read

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