Idea Validation Process: Expert Validationby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we share how to identify credible experts and get critical feedback about the viability of your startup idea.Continue
Startup Equity Mistakes to Avoidby The Startups TeamThe sooner we understand the challenges before we split equity the better. In this section of our Splitting Equity Series, we cover the three common mistakes every co-founder runs into, and what to do to avoid them.Continue
Splitting Startup Equity — Introductionby The Startups TeamThere are lots of reasons we mess up dividing equity, but it really comes down to just two that matter. In this section of our Splitting Equity Series, we’re going to identify and isolate each of the key issues in splitting startup equity in a young company. Continue
Startup Stock Valuationby The Startups TeamThere are many valuation methods available to Founders, and most understand zero of them! In this section of our Equity Series, we discuss how to calculate your pre-revenue valuation, and much more!Continue
Startup Stock Vestingby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Equity Series, we'll cover employee vesting options and it allows members to "earn" their stock over some period of time or per specific milestones.Continue
How Startup Equity Worksby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Equity Series, we'll explain the most popular approaches toward dividing ownership interest in early-stage startups while weighing the pros and cons of each.Continue
The Startup Equity Split and How it Changes Over Timeby The Startups TeamFounder equity splits rarely turn out to be what we hoped they would be after Year 1. In this section of our Equity Series, we discuss how equity splits change over time, and what that means for your startup.Continue
Calculating Startup Equity Splitsby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Equity Series, we cover the seven key elements that we’ll use to create a fair equity split.Continue
How to Split Equityby The Startups TeamMost startup Founders just split their equity once and live with it — but that's not how it should be. In this section of our Equity Series, we'll discuss how to avoid doing a one-time equity split and provide more context as to how to split Founder equity more fairly. Continue
Splitting Equity Todayby The Startups TeamDividing equity between each co-founder tends to be one of the biggest mistakes we make. In this section of our Equity Series, we'll explain how to divide Founder equity in a way where we split equity fairly, not just based on future contributions but actual contributions.Continue