Co-Founder Equity Mistakes to Avoid | Startup School
In order to get your startup off the ground it's critical to keep your co-founders motivated. One of the best ways to do that is to figure out a fair co-founder equity split. In this episode of Startup School, YC Group Partner Michael Seibel explains the ins and outs of co-founder equity, why it's important to be generous with that equity, and how to avoid bad advice that can lead to co-founder breakups.
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00:00 - Intro
02:03 - Co-founder equity split
06:39 - Co-founders break-up
09:42 - Bad reasons for very unequal equity splits
14:06 - Common bad advice
17:14 - Final thoughts
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How To Be Happy & Remove Negative Thoughts in ANY Situation
Struggling to find happiness in life? Tony Robbins shares his best secrets for how to be happy in any situation plus how you can remove negative thoughts to find deeper happiness and fulfillment in life, regardless of your current circumstances.
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How To Influence Decision Makers
Whether it's career advancement, leaving a positive mark at an org, or raising funds for your startup, the ability to convince and influence decision-makers is a vital skillset to develop. In this video, Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel discuss actions you can take to be more persuasive and create more favorable outcomes for yourself.
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2:38 Where are we in the AI hype cycle?
9:32 Where does the value come from?
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21:41 Increased ARR
24:14 Why a hype cycle might be good for founders
28:19 Early signs things are working
34:43 The fog of war
37:18 Outro
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