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3 founders, how should equity be split?

ZZaferMember
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#1

I want to ask a question about how equity should be distributed among 3 founders.

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I have experience with this, gotta say: how equity should be distributed depends on a few factors. anyway gather the data first, don't make emotional decisions.

UUfuk N***ExpertCommunity member
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#3

another perspective: maybe the real issue with how equity should be distributed is something else. thhink about it...

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with how equity should be distributed is something else. Think about it...

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#5

Another perspective: maybe the real issue with how equity should be distributed is something else. Think about it...

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#6

But what's the real risk? If this choice is wrong, will the business shut down? I'm saying this so you're super careful.

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with how equity should be distributed is something else. Think about it...

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#8

Another perspective: maybe the real issue with how equity should be distributed is something else. Think about it...

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#9

Another perspective: maybe the real issue with how equity should be distributed is something else. Think about it...

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#10

another perspective: maybe the real issue with how equity should be distributed is soemthing else.. and think about it...

Correction: I misremembered the figure, it was a bit lower.

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with how equity should be distributed is something else. Think about it...

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#12

Generally correct, but one part is missing. Most time waste accumulates in tasks waiting for approval.

Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

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#13

My question might sound amateurish sorry about that. If youre offering equity instead of salary, also state what youre offering in return.

Good luck with that.

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#14

I didn't know that.

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#15

There are three things to check when doing this. Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

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#16

I agree with this. Just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's right.

This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

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#17

We experienced almost the exact same thing last year. The real issue isn't the number, but what it's based on.

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#18

I went through the same thing.

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#19

I agree and I'd like to emphasize that. When making a decision, first look at what data you have on hand.

Start with a small trial; don't commit to everything at once. I'm also curious if anyone does it differently.

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#20

My perspective changed after experiencing that. Processes without records never improve because you don't know what to fix.

Proven by experience.

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