Why you need one early
Co-founder conflict is a leading cause of startup death. A founders’ agreement turns assumptions into clear terms while everyone is still aligned and optimistic.
What to cover
- Equity split and the rationale
- Founder vesting (typically 4 years, 1-year cliff)
- Roles, responsibilities and decision rights
- IP assignment to the company
- What happens if a founder leaves
- Dispute resolution
The best time to agree on the hard cases is before they happen. Sign the agreement while you still can’t imagine needing it.
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