Equity

How founders divide ownership, and why the reasons matter more than the percentages. These notes cover the equity split, the 50/50 question, part-time cofounders, what the idea is worth, sweat equity and dilution.

• Note 006How Should Cofounders Split Equity?Founder EquityFounder Agreement5 min read
• Note 016Should Cofounders Split Equity 50/50? A Startup Lawyer explainsFounder Equity5 min read
• Note 017How Much Equity Should a Part-Time Cofounder Get?Founder Equity5 min read
• Note 018How Much Equity Is the Idea Worth?Founder Equity5 min read
• Note 019Technical vs Non-Technical Cofounder: How to Think About the SplitFounder Equity5 min read
• Note 020What Is Sweat Equity?Founder Equity4 min read
• Note 021What Is Dilution, and Should Founders Fear It?Founder Equity5 min read
• Note 033How to Bring On a New CofounderFounder Equity6 min read

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