Startup Legal Blog
Expert guides on co-founder agreements, equity, vesting, and startup legal best practices
Why Every Startup Needs a Vesting Schedule
Vesting schedules are one of the most important protections in a co-founder agreement, yet many startups skip them. Here's why that's a mistake.
5 Equity Split Mistakes That Kill Startups
Avoid these common equity split errors that lead to founder disputes, investor red flags, and company failure.
IP Assignment: What Founders Need to Know
Everything you need to know about intellectual property assignment in co-founder agreements and why missing this clause can kill your fundraise.
What is a SAFE Agreement? A Founder's Guide
SAFEs are the most common early-stage investment instrument in the startup world. Here is what you are actually signing when one lands in your inbox.
How to Structure a Co-Founder Agreement: Everything You Need to Include
A co-founder agreement is the most important document your startup will ever sign. Most founding teams treat it like a formality. Here is how to treat it like the legal foundation it actually is.
NDA vs Non-Compete: What Founders Actually Need
Founders use these terms interchangeably. They are not the same thing, and confusing them can leave you either unprotected or overreaching.
What Happens to Equity When a Co-Founder Leaves?
This question usually gets asked after something has already gone wrong. Here is what the answer depends on, and how to make sure it works in your favor before you need it.
Operating Agreement vs Articles of Incorporation: What's the Difference?
Both documents are foundational to your company. They are not interchangeable, and you probably need to understand both before you form anything.
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