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What is the difference between stock, common stock, preferred stock, options, units and membership interests?

Know the difference between stock, common stock, preferred stock, options, units and membership interests.

Let’s talk about vesting.

What does vesting mean? Founders and key employees are often granted shares of stock or options to purchase shares of stock with vesting.  Vesting means that the founder/key employee will earn the shares over time by continuing to provide services to the company.  How does vesting work? Startups are generally set up with shares vestingContinue reading “Let’s talk about vesting.”