Edio Yenye Shavu

PART 5: What Happens If a Co-Founder Leaves? One of the most important discussions in any startup is a difficult one: what happens if a co-founder leaves the company? Many founders avoid this conversation in the beginning because everyone is excited and optimistic. But experienced founders know t…

PART 5: What Happens If a Co-Founder Leaves? One of the most important discussions in any startup is a difficult one: what happens if a co-founder leaves the company? Many founders avoid this conversation in the beginning because everyone is excited and optimistic. But experienced founders know that uncertainty must be addressed early, not when a conflict already exists. When building a startup, the founding team should clearly define a few key rules. 1. What Happens to Unvested Shares? If