Team, Co-founders & Legal

Co-founder agreements & equity

Split fairly, vest always, write it down.

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How much equity should I set aside for an ESOP pool for employees? Carve out roughly 10-15% for an option pool before you raise, so early hires get real ownership without diluting you unexpectedly later. In India, ... Advanced 3 resources → What happens to equity if a co-founder leaves early? With vesting done right, they keep only what they've earned and the unvested portion returns to the company, which is exactly why vesting exists. W... Intermediate 3 resources →