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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You should be generous with equity to founders and early employees to foster a sense of ownership and commitment.

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From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

@ My First Million

From PayPal Intern to Starting 4x Billion-Dollar Companies | Joe Lonsdale Interview

04/26/24

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should be generous with equity for early employees, as they are the ones who build the company over time.

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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Be generous with co-founder equity to motivate your founding team during the challenging early years of a startup.

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Michael Seibel

06/07/19

@ Y Combinator

Being more generous with equity for co-founders is beneficial, as it fosters long-term motivation to stay committed to the startup, especially during challenging times.

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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Being generous with co-founder equity is crucial because co-founders provide the initial energy and activation needed for the company to succeed, especially in the early years.

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Sam Altman

05/02/17

@ Y Combinator

Founders should continue to offer equity to employees throughout their tenure, as this incentivizes long-term commitment and aligns interests.

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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

I should be more generous with equity to ensure my co-founder remains motivated when challenges arise.

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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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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

06/07/19

@ Y Combinator

As a CEO, you should aim for your co-founders' equity stakes to inspire them to work passionately, rather than having to motivate them daily.