PinnedPublished inThe StartupHow to Split Co-Founder Equity FairlyFollow this formula that makes the equity conversation about each founder’s value, contribution, and commitment level.Jan 28, 20194Jan 28, 20194
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4 Strategies to Fix and Resolve Your Co-Founder DisagreementEmploy these four strategic approaches to uncover what’s really going on and develop solutions that satisfy everyone involved.Jul 24, 2024Jul 24, 2024
Resolving Co-Founder Disputes: A Process for SuccessA five-step process for helping co-founders talk through and ultimately resolve difficult disputes between them.Jun 17, 2024Jun 17, 2024
Harnessing the Heart-Mind Connection to De-escalate Difficult ConversationsWith the right tools, we can transform these difficult moments into opportunities for deeper connection and greater collaboration.May 21, 2024May 21, 2024
How to Have a Buy-Out Conversation with Your Business PartnerA difficult conversation that’ll require tact, grace, and preparation so that everyone involved can hash out a deal effectivelyMay 8, 2024May 8, 2024
How to Fix a Business Partnership That is FailingFive steps that’ll help you identify the root cause of the partnership issue while rebooting foundational trust between the business…Mar 19, 2024Mar 19, 2024
How to Restructure Co-Founder EquityFive questions (and a tool) to help make your equity restructuring negotiation easier for everyone involvedNov 9, 2023Nov 9, 2023
What to Include in a Founders Agreement — But You Probably Aren’tAll the non-legal provisions you should think about that’ll help keep your startup team high-performing for the long run.Oct 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022