Dividing Equity Between Founders, Advisors

​Equity is the lifeblood of any startup, but dividing it is often one of the most difficult and contentious first decisions a founding team faces. Get it wrong, and you jeopardize your future fundraising and the co-founder relationship itself.

​This critical workshop is designed to remove the emotion from the equation, providing founders with the frameworks and legal understanding necessary to set up a smart, durable, and fair cap table from day one.

​What You Will Learn:

• ​The Fair Split Formula: Move past the default 50/50 split. Learn how to calculate and defend a fair equity split based on contributions, timing, and defined roles to ensure long-term commitment and motivation.

• ​Legal & Fundraising Impact: Understand the legal implications of vesting schedules, intellectual property assignment, and how your initial equity decisions will impact future fundraising rounds and investor perception.

• ​Navigating Team Dynamics: Gain tools and strategies for navigating disagreements over equity and roles. Learn to have difficult, but necessary, conversations about value and contribution without damaging team dynamics.

​Who Should Attend: Teams preparing to incorporate, founders considering bringing on advisors, and any new co-founder team that needs to finalize their equity agreement.

​🍽️ Come for the insights, stay for the connections! Network with fellow founders, innovators, and community members. Food & beverages will be provided.