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5 Equity Compensation Mistakes That Cost Founders Millions

Equity compensation is one of the most powerful tools a startup has. It's also one of the easiest to get wrong. Here are five mistakes founders make that create real financial and legal damage down the line.

Jun 8, 2026 · 9 min read

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