Founder Equity
2 articles
Founder Playbook
Double-Trigger vs. Performance Vesting: Choosing Your Founder Equity Strategy
Founders face a critical choice between double-trigger acceleration, which protects equity in acquisitions, and performance-based vesting, which ties equity to company milestones. This decision significantly impacts founder control, wealth, and alignment with investors.
Marek Kowalski·October 7, 2026
Founder Playbook
Navigating Founder Equity: Advanced Vesting, Acceleration, and Repurchase Rights
Understand advanced founder equity vesting terms beyond standard schedules, including early exercise with 83(b) elections, acceleration clauses (single vs. double-trigger), and company repurchase rights. These nuanced clauses are crucial for protecting founder interests and maximizing equity value during critical events like acquisitions or departures.
Marek Kowalski·September 28, 2026