Chapter 2

Why does an equal split become unfair later?

Chia đều cho công bằng, sao về sau lại bất công?

The chapter's question

On what basis are we splitting equity?

Big idea

Splitting equally to avoid an awkward conversation creates the biggest unfairness later.

In this chapter

  1. Part 2.1

    Is Equal Fair

    Why is splitting evenly usually avoidance?

  2. Part 2.2

    Past and Future Contribution

    Which of these deserves more weight?

  3. Part 2.3

    Vesting

    Why should equity vest rather than be handed over at once?

  4. Part 2.4

    When Someone Leaves

    How is their share handled?

The reading for this chapter is inside Conan School

This chapter has 4 readings, with case stories and exercises. Chapter 1 of The People With You is free to read right here.

Read in Conan School

Chapters of The People With You

  1. 1.Do I need a co-founder, or just fear going alone?
  2. 2.Why does an equal split become unfair later?
  3. 3.Things are good, so why have hard talks now?
  4. 4.Is skill enough for my very first hire?
  5. 5.What if someone who built this no longer fits?