Founders frequently underestimate the equity dilution impacts of funding rounds and employee stock option plans (ESOPs). Consider two stark examples: Eric Yuan's ownership in Zoom dwindled to 22% by ...

When engaging with stakeholders and investors, financial leaders must be able to communicate cap table details clearly and confidently. Highlighting equity distribution, ownership structure and ...

Fundraising is already hard — don’t let a messy cap table make it harder. From legal readiness to equity clarity and investor expectations, this is a session built for founders ready to grow — and do ...

This article explores the critical warning signs of a broken cap table, where a misaligned equity structure jeopardizes a startup’s growth and sustainability. It highlights how excessive founder ...

In startup fundraising, ownership structure can be as decisive as revenue growth or market size. Investors often review a company’s capitalization table, a record of who owns what, before committing ...

Growth doesn’t always call for bigger systems. Many startup founders discover that heavier, more expensive cap table systems create friction than clarity. As startups grow, their cap tables inevitably ...

Two colleagues working in front of a computer monitor in an office. Growth doesn’t always call for bigger systems. Many startup founders discover that heavier, more expensive cap table systems create ...