Founder Shares

Reverse vesting allows founders to hold shares upfront while granting the company the right to repurchase unvested equity if the founder leaves before the schedule completes.

An explanation of how equity is earned over time, detailing the mechanics of the one-year cliff and why vesting protects founders from co-founder departures and dead equity.

Common stock is the standard unit of ownership for founders and employees. It offers voting rights but holds lower financial priority than preferred stock during a company exit.