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Startup Mistake 3 of 13: Failing to Properly Vest Founder Shares

Improper founder vesting structures can create costly equity issues, especially when team dynamics or investor expectations change.

Equity is one of the most important tools founders have, but how it is structured can have long-term consequences for the company.

In the video below, Matt Storms explains why founder vesting matters for early-stage tech companies and how getting it wrong can create issues for hiring, fundraising, and company stability.

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