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canhasinterneton Ask HN: What to do in an equity disagreement in a startup

That's a good point. I'll look into it. Thank you.

canhasinterneton Ask HN: What to do in an equity disagreement in a startup

I received a small stipend in the low thousands area to start working on it.

Otherwise, no.

canhasinterneton Ask HN: What to do in an equity disagreement in a startup

Thank you. I haven't had enormous success with another startup, no. Definitely will take this into consideration. Thanks again.

canhasinterneton Ask HN: What to do in an equity disagreement in a startup

> Why don't you start a company and take 100% of the equity?

I'd like to not be a douchebag, though. I work on other startups that I own 100% equity with (or split down 51/49)

canhasinterneton Ask HN: What to do in an equity disagreement in a startup

> It may be an anonymous account, but I hope you realize that you've just made an un-anonymous post...

They are pseudonyms.

> Lesson learned the hard way: at your next startup, don't do any work until this stuff is nailed down.

Good advice.

> Wrong attitude. That's EXACTLY what someone who's trying to steal 4% of the company from you wants to hear.

Also a good point. I still don't feel in the right doing so.

> Determine your BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement). Maybe that's bending over and taking 16%. Maybe it's walking. Figure out what you want to do, then do it.

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