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
PinnedCo-Founder Disputes Kill Startups — Try Mediation Before It Kills YoursI spoke with a serial startup founder a few weeks ago that clued me on his opinion of what kills startups: conflict at the co-founder…Oct 5, 2016Oct 5, 2016
Save Your Startup: How Mediation Can Resolve Co-Founder DisagreementsMediation is a low-cost process that can save you a lot of time and money down the line.Oct 22Oct 22
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 24Jul 24
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 17Jun 17
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 21May 21
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 8May 8
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 19Mar 19
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