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Knowing Your Cap Table, A Few Stories About Big Decisions, and Board Meeting Etiquette
Social Leverage Letter | Issue #102
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As a founder raising capital, it is important to thoroughly understand your company's cap table, which outlines founder ownership, employee equity, existing investors, financing history, and dilution - this knowledge prepares you to have informed discussions with potential new investors about your company.
It may not seem like it in the time, but little things like a broken deal, a small salary difference, or a bit of greed can have an outsized impact on life's trajectory and success. Don't underestimate the power of small actions.
Go beyond the basics to make your board meetings memorable - devise engagement strategies like 1:1s, tackle issues head-on to build trust, and enlist a junior observer to ensure follow-through on ideas. Thoughtful preparation and follow-up will impress stakeholders, strengthen support, and pay off in your next funding round.
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