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Warrants vs. options: Everything you need to know
As your company grows and scales, you may have to issue both stock options and warrants at one point or another. As a founder, you likely already know your stock option basics, but warrants can be a bit more confusing. To further your equity knowledge, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about warrants, […]
Fundraising with SAFEs: Everything you need to know
Weighing fundraising options as an early-stage founder can be overwhelming, but there’s one solution that stands out for its simplicity: The SAFE agreement.  Keep reading for a detailed breakdown of the potential advantages and disadvantages of fundraising with SAFEs, as well as a detailed list of everything you need to know before issuing one.  What […]
Why Equity Education is Essential 
Equity ownership can be a transformational part of an individual’s financial wellbeing. Yet many people don’t understand the equity offers they receive from employers. Our data show that 65% of vested options are left on the table. Employees are walking away from the value they helped create. While there can be multiple reasons for this, one […]
Creating inclusive organizations: A conversation from Table Stakes 2020
In this Table Stakes recap, we review Suzy Walther's conversation with Erika Irish Brown, Chris Michel, and Kristy Wallace about diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Raising capital: A conversation from Table Stakes 2020
Raising funds is an exciting, stressful, and entirely unique part of every founder’s journey. In our Raising Capital panel at the 2020 Table Stakes Summit, we joined Ade Ajao (co-founder & managing partner, Base10), Isa Watson (founder & CEO, Squad), and Ariel Kaye (founder & CEO, Parachute) for an honest discussion about their fundraising experiences. (This […]
You’ve just raised a financing round. What comes next?
You’ve nailed your pitch, the money is in the bank, and your financing round is finally complete. Congratulations! After you and your team have taken a well-earned moment to celebrate, it’s time for the real hard work to begin.  The steps you take after raising funds are just as critical to your company’s success as […]