A key step in forming a company is issuing equity to the Founder(s). This equity is commonly referred to as “Founder’s Stock.” When issuing Founder’s Stock, it is important to consider whether a ...

Building a company from the ground up is a risky (but hopefully rewarding) endeavor for founders. In exchange for the founders’ efforts and devotion to the success of the company, the founders take a ...

You’re three months into building your startup, your first contractor just hinted they want “equity instead of cash,” and an advisor told you to “just issue some options”, as if that should make ...

You’ve probably had a moment recently where an advisor, investor, or potential hire asked, “What does your equity grant look like?” and you nodded even though your stomach dropped. Maybe you tried to ...