3 Costly Mistakes When Giving Equity As A First Time Founder

In this episode of Startup Leap, hosts Yvonne and Maria dive deep into critical considerations for startup founders focusing on equity allocation and cap table management.

The episode covers insights on how to strategically allocate early equity with co-founders, advisors, and employees, including tips on vesting schedules and cliffs.

They share expert advice on raising the right amount of capital at the appropriate time and negotiating beyond just valuation. Featuring the real-life dilemma of a founder dealing with an unequal equity split, the hosts offer practical solutions and emphasize the importance of having clear agreements and structured equity plans.

Listen to understand different strategies used by successful founders, backed by examples from industry giants like Mark Zuckerberg.

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