Founder Scenario
Founder Leaving Before Vesting
Startup founders navigating a co-founder departure before vesting is complete.
Common Questions
What founders usually ask here
- What happens to a founder's unvested shares if they leave the company?
- Does the company automatically get those shares back?
- Can a founder keep equity if they leave early?
- How do vesting schedules protect the company from early departures?
- What role do repurchase rights play when a founder exits?
- Founder vesting schedules
- Cliffs and vesting timelines
- Repurchase rights on restricted stock
- Founder equity agreements
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