The Founders Definitive Guide to Startup Equity

September 26, 2019 Shareworks Marketing

Equity Management Today: How The Game Has Evolved

There was a time when you had to spend enormous amounts of money hiring lawyers, accountants, and other experts just to create your cap table and analyze potential funding rounds.

Imagine having a crystal ball that could look straight past cryptic term sheets and documents and tell you exactly how much money you and your employees will end up with.

Make no mistake: There is no replacement for qualified, professional advice. But the balance of information, insight, and power has moved in your direction.

You, as a founder, have tremendous resources and tools. That make it possible to raise smarter money, hire better employees, and turn your startup and your equity into something great.

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