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CO-FOUNDERSHow to split equity with a co-founder
A practical framework for dividing founder equity based on future contribution, commitment, risk, vesting, decision rights, and changing responsibilities.
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Useful thinking, honest stories, and practical field notes for building, buying, leading, and growing.
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CO-FOUNDERSTechnical founder vs. business founder: what each must own
Understand the responsibilities, overlap, and partnership dynamics between technical founders and business co-founders in an early-stage startup.
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CO-FOUNDERSWhere to find a co-founder who is ready to build
Explore practical ways to find technical and business co-founders online, through founder communities, warm introductions, projects, and startup events.
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ACQUISITIONSA practical small-business due diligence checklist
Use this due diligence checklist to evaluate a small business’s finances, customers, operations, employees, legal risks, technology, and transition plan.
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ACQUISITIONSHow to value a small business before making an offer
Learn practical small-business valuation methods using normalized earnings, market multiples, assets, growth, concentration, transferability, and deal structure.
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ACQUISITIONSQuestions to ask before buying a business
Ask better questions about financial performance, customers, employees, operations, risks, seller motivation, transition, and deal terms before buying a business.
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