@startupbell: Sam Altman highlights co‑founder vesting as the key safeguard: pre‑agree that equity is earned over time, typically a four‑year schedule with a one‑year cliff, so a 50/50 split accrues 25% after year one, 50% after year two, and so on. This simple structure clarifies outcomes if a founder later transitions, keeps the cap table streamlined, and makes fundraising far smoother because investors strongly prefer companies with vested equity. His top advice: set vesting from day one and nurture the partnership with early, open conversations whenever differences emerge, addressing them quickly so momentum and trust stay strong. Subtitles by @scriptivox —- Curating wisdom from world's best founders and showing the top 1% of startup advice, handpicked for you. Follow for more. #startupbell #startup #business #founder #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur

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