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Harj Taggar

03/26/21

@ Y Combinator

When deciding on equity, start with a 50-50 split, as both co-founders are likely to contribute equally at the beginning stages of the startup.

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How to Find the Right Co-founder

@ Y Combinator

03/26/21

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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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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Co-founders should decide on the equity split early in their partnership, ideally soon after they start working together, and it should be near equal.

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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.

YC

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.

YC

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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Kat Mañalac

05/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Ideally, co-founders should have developed the idea together and worked on building the product from the start, but even if one co-founder joined later, an even equity split is still preferred.

YC

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.