Startup Equity Matters

How not to mess up your cap table?

In this episode, Chris Hoffmann, founder of Equity Admin Co. shares stories about why starting early and staying organized with your cap table is absolutely crucial. You'll hear how some companies run into major issues due to lack of oversight, and learn how getting the right professionals involved from the get-go can save you tons of time, money, and stress. Chris also reminds us of the importance of seeking expert advice. Whether it’s finding the right attorney who really understands equity, or partnering with professionals who specialize in startup accounting, having the right team can make all the difference in keeping your cap table accurate and up-to-date, and avoiding costly mistakes down the line. Listen to the full episode to ensure that your cap tables are always in top shape!

WTF is an ESOP?

In this episode of Startup Equity Matters, Jason Atkins focused on helping employees understand equity in startups. He broke down ESOPs into its key concepts such as granting, vesting, exercising, and exits. Jason made sure that you won’t miss practical examples to simplify jargon and the benefits of owning equity in a startup, including potential financial rewards. During the podcast, he also discussed the equity flywheel concept, where equity ownership can lead to financial freedom and creativity for individuals, emphasizing the significance of both founders and team members understanding and valuing equity in pushing for successful outcomes. Listen to the full episode to learn how understanding ESOP can impact your equity!

Why do we have employee equity at all?

In this episode of Startup Equity Matters, Beth Nevins, founder of Developa, gave her expertise on employee equity, building teams, and transparency within startups. Here are things you don’t want to miss: Beth talks on how founders can effectively manage equity allocation, develop retention strategies, and cultivate a transparent company culture. During the podcast, she discussed the importance of treating team members as stakeholders or investors to enhance motivation and performance and the importance of clear communication about equity plans. She further talked about retaining talent through equity incentives. Listen to the full episode to learn how to keep your top talent with you!

Cake Equity Toolkit

Jason Atkins, co-founder and president of Cake Equity covered the range of tools and templates found in the Cake Equity Toolkit that founders can use to save time and resources as they grow their startups. The equity toolkit includes tools like an investor CRM, valuation tool, capital raising tool, and legal agreement templates.  The episode also provided a capital raising tool that guides startups through the fundraising process. From preparing a pitch deck to closing the deal. Listen to the full episode to learn more about these tools and how they can help you grow exponentially!

How to have an impact with your equity

In this episode, Jaime Zaporzan, founder and CEO of Kindr discuss the ways you have an impact with your equity. She shares her journey into building a startup focused on helping impact startups and businesses communicate their story and influence effectively. Here are things you don’t want to miss: Jaime shares the mission of Kindr, the inspiration behind the idea, and the importance of cultivating compassion through collective action. Along the episode, she also shared lessons she learned through experience that we could all use as tips, including the significance of keeping accounting and legal aspects simple and the impact of dilution on a founder's stake in the company. Listen to the full episode to learn more. Let's continue learning on how to bring that great impact for the change we want to see in our society.