Hamid Asiabari

Hamid Asiabari

How to Split Equity Among Co-Founders

how to split equity among co-founders

Disagreement between startup founders over stock share is one of the most common issues in early-stage startups. Noam Wasserman, the American academic, states that about 65% of startups fail because of disagreements between founders. One of the critical factors that…

Employee Equity Plan: Guide to Shares Allocation

Employee equity plan

In previous articles on startup stocks, we talked about the most important parameters in how founders distribute startup stocks among founders. We also discussed how founders gradually allocate shares to individuals and employee equity schedules. This article will discuss the…

What Is a Convertible Note?

Convertible note

Simply put, a convertible note is a particular type of short-term loan that has the potential of converting into a stock. In the case of ordinary loans, the borrower repays both the principal and the interest at the time of…

Financial Model Definition, Component, and Benefits

Financial model

Financial Model Definition and Component As mentioned, a financial model is a tool for analyzing current performance, comparing it with the past, and predicting the startup’s financial performance. The founders design financial model based on historical financial data, assumptions, market…

How to Calculate The Startup Market size?

Market size

Calculating the market size is one of the most important steps before starting any business. The market size determines the attractiveness and the potential of success and helps founders make an easier decision about entering the market. Market size represents…