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Crunchbase News Sep 14, 2026, 2:00 PM (4 weeks ago)

The standard four-year founder vesting schedule can leave departed founders with large equity stakes, complicating financing and control, and prompting costly litigation aimed at reclaiming shares. Guest author David Siegel, a partner at Grellas Shah LLP, shares ways startups can reduce these risks.

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