Equity splits, vesting, founder agreements and the legal mechanics that protect co-founder relationships when things get hard.
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Equal or earned? A clear framework for co-founder equity splits in 2026 — contribution factors, vesting, cliffs and the founder agreement that keeps it fair.
What a co-founder agreement covers — equity, vesting, roles, IP and exits — why every founding team needs one, and how to put it in place before trouble.
How to pay early team members when cash is scarce: the salary-versus-equity trade-off, typical ranges, vesting, and a framework for fair startup offers.