Co-Founder Agreement

Overview

Walks through every term a co-founder agreement should cover. Co-founder disputes are the #1 reason early startups fail. Getting this in writing before there's any money on the table is the single most important legal step two or more founders can take.

Have the uncomfortable conversations now, not during a crisis.

Produces a structured brief to take to a startup lawyer. This is not a substitute for a real legal document.

Section 1: Roles and Decision-Making

Define who does what and who has final say on what types of decisions.