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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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How Much Equity to Give Your Cofounder - Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

How Much Equity to Give Your Cofounder - Michael Seibel

06/07/19

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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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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

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

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

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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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

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

As a CEO, I need to think about what will keep my co-founder motivated during tough times, not just what makes them happy today.

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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.

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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.