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Equity Education
Simple agreement for future equity (SAFE)
Preparing to raise funds? Read our comprehensive guide to fundraising with SAFEs -- the pros and cons, terms to know, key definitions, and more.
Why Equity Education is Essential
As people become educated in equity compensation, there's more opportunity for them to unlock value, build wealth, and reinvest it in themselves.
Stock option plan template
Creating a stock option plan is an intimidating process. As you work with your law firm, these example templates can help you demystify it.
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
Ade Ajao (Base10), Isa Watson (Squad) and Ariel Kaye (Parachute) discuss one of the most unique parts of the founder journey: Fundraising.
Avoid these common mistakes when issuing stock options to employees
Issuing options is a complex and delicate process. Avoid these five common mistakes to make sure you're doing it right.
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