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The Silent Killer of First-Time Founders
Most first-time founders obsess over product-market fit, but the real danger often lurks in the legal paperwork they skip. This episode examines how a lack of founder vesting schedules led to dead equity and failed ventures, using the cautionary tale of two early co-founders who split before launch. We explore why standardizing equity splits with vesting protects everyone involved, including investors who need clean cap tables. Lucas breaks down the mechanics of four-year vesting with one-year cliffs, while Luna challenges the emotional discomfort of discussing ownership before money is on…
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