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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Equity should be viewed as a tool to motivate the team, not something to hoard.

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Co-Founder Equity Mistakes to Avoid | Startup School

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Co-Founder Equity Mistakes to Avoid | Startup School

08/16/24

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Michael Seibel

06/07/19

@ Y Combinator

As a CEO, your focus should be on creating an equity split that motivates your teammates rather than just negotiating a deal.

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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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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.

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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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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

When distributing co-founder equity, remember that most of the work has yet to be completed, so equity should motivate future contributions rather than reward past efforts.

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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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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

Dynamic equity agreements can be confusing and demotivating; founders are more motivated when they know exactly what equity they have from the start.