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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

Cap tables with unequal equity splits, where founders have sold large portions of their company early, are concerning.

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Michael Seibel - Startup Investor School Day 2

@ Y Combinator

Michael Seibel - Startup Investor School Day 2

03/07/18

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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

Equity splits among founders should generally be more or less equal to avoid future conflicts, as significant mismatches can lead to resentment and issues down the line.

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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

In cases of unequal equity splits, a common mistake is assuming that one co-founder deserves a significantly larger share simply because of an agreement, which can lead to imbalances and conflicts.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to discuss equity early and openly among founders to ensure everyone feels the split is fair and representative of their contributions.

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Michael Seibel

06/07/19

@ Y Combinator

Equity splits should maximize the motivation of your co-founders to stay committed to the company over the long term.

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Dalton Caldwell

11/02/23

@ Y Combinator

Technical co-founders and early employees often get exploited and undervalued in startups, leading to unfair equity splits.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

In a startup with multiple founders, equity allocation should ideally be equal to avoid potential conflicts and ensure trust among the team.

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Michael Seibel

06/07/19

@ Y Combinator

While equal equity splits are a common guideline, they may not always be applicable; consider the future motivation of your co-founders when deciding on equity distribution.

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Harj Taggar

09/27/24

@ Y Combinator

It's advisable to split equity equally between co-founders to ensure both feel equally invested in the startup's success.

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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Aim for close to equal equity splits among co-founders to maintain motivation and prevent resentment.