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How Founders Structure Pre-IPO Loans Against Their Shares

Lucas and Luna explore the growing trend of founders taking personal loans collateralized by their pre-IPO shares, using companies like SpaceX—now valued at $2.6 trillion—as a case study. They break down how these loans work, the risks of margin calls, and why more founders choose debt over selling early. With recent IPO lockup data and the volatility of mega-cap tech stocks like Apple up 2.6% in a week, the hosts explain the math and the pitfalls. A must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone curious about how billionaires access cash without selling.

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