Aug 18, 2026
Today’s price creates tomorrow’s expectations.
The founder-friendly explanation of a future equity instrument.
Compare speed, control, dilution visibility, and legal complexity.
The cap is not the valuation you receive today.
Model the future ownership you are actually selling.
Valuation is a negotiation anchored in evidence and alternatives.
The distinction that changes the dilution math.
Think about hiring needs, timing, and who bears the dilution.
A simple ownership model for founders and new investors.