Subversion 002. Double Shot: How Should You Split Up Equity and Roles?

In this new episode of Subversion, with 1517, we introduce Double Shot, our new mini-episodes with a feature on the ins-and-outs of starting, running, and growing a venture-backed startup.

Our first Double Shot features two of the most common questions to vex a startup founder: how do I split up equity with my team members? And how do I determine roles?

You don’t get what’s fair. You get what you negotiate.

— Michael

Included in this episode:

• How to think about equity breakdown (between team members, early investors, and cofounders)
• Common mistakes made by first-time founders
• The one thing everybody should know about splitting up equity

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