I will prepare a comprehensive founder collaboration or cofounder agreement
Lincensed US Attorney, Bulletproof Startup And Corporate Contracts
About this Gig
Misalignment among co-founders is one of the primary causes of startup failure. Secure your business relationships and protect your equity with a legally sound Founder Collaboration Agreement prepared by Attorney Yao Wang (US Bar #352525).
Key Elements Covered:
- Equity Allocation & Capital/Sweat Equity Contributions
- Reverse Vesting Schedules (Standard 4-year with 1-year cliff)
- Absolute IP Assignment to the Corporate Entity
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Decision-Making Rights
- Departure Terms: Voluntary Exit, Termination, & Bad-Leaver Buybacks
- Dispute Resolution and Non-Compete / Confidentiality Covenants
Why Work With Me?
- US Legal Expertise: Verified US Bar #352525.
- Proactive Risk Management: Eliminates future ownership and equity disputes.
- Fast Turnaround: Clear, enforceable contracts delivered on schedule.
Protect your company's future equity and ensure full alignment among founders today. Choose your package or inbox me to get started.
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Field of law:
Business (corporate)
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International
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Commercial
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FAQ
Why do I need a Founder Collaboration Agreement?
It prevents equity loss if a co-founder leaves early and protects company IP ownership from day one.
Does this document include equity vesting schedules?
Yes, Standard and Premium packages include vesting provisions (e.g., 4-year vesting with a 1-year cliff).
What is a "Bad-Leaver" clause?
It protects the company by allowing equity buybacks if a founder leaves unprofessionally or breaches duty.
Does this agreement transfer intellectual property to the business?
Yes, IP transfer provisions ensure all code, branding, and assets belong strictly to the entity.
Can this be modified as the startup grows?
Yes, it serves as the foundational agreement until formal corporate equity plans are established.
How do we handle equal 50/50 ownership deadlocks?
I draft specific tie-breaker and dispute resolution mechanisms to prevent operational freezes.