Handling Investor Requests for Board Seats
Securing funding is a critical milestone for many startups, but it often comes with trade-offs. One common request from investors is a seat on the company’s board of directors. While…
Charles Sekwalor: The Visionary Behind Movemeback
Charles Sekwalor is a dynamic entrepreneur and innovator best known as the founder and CEO of Movemeback, a global platform bridging talented professionals and organizations with high-impact opportunities across Africa.…
Founder Spotlight: Juliet Anammah – A Trailblazer in African E-commerce
Juliet Anammah has cemented her place as a leading figure in Africa’s e-commerce and digital economy. As a driving force behind Jumia, Africa’s largest e-commerce platform, Anammah has played a…
Managing Founder Equity and Vesting Schedules: Best Practices
For startup founders, equity allocation and vesting schedules are critical tools that influence the company’s long-term growth, team dynamics, and investor appeal. A thoughtful approach to managing founder equity ensures…
Documents with title employee stock ownership plans (ESOP).
Setting Up an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP): A Key Tool for Startup Growth and Fundraising
As a startup founder, you’re constantly balancing the need to conserve cash with the need to attract and retain top talent. An Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) is an indispensable…