Starting a business with a cofounder without a clear, written agreement is like building a house without a foundation.

It might stand for a while, but the cracks will eventually show.

A Co-Founder Agreement isn’t just “legal paperwork.

” It’s a roadmap for your partnership.

It lays out, in black and white, the terms of your relationship.

Important things like ownership, responsibilities, equity vesting, decision-making power, and even exit strategies are clearly spelt out.

Why?

 Because clarity now saves conflict later.

And let’s be real…

 disagreements will happen.

It’s not a matter of if, it’s when.

That’s why your agreement must also include a Dispute Resolution Clause. T

his makes sure that if things ever get messy, you don’t waste years and millions fighting in court.  

Instead, there’s a clear, agreed path to resolve issues quickly and fairly.

I have seen many startups collapse not because of a bad product or lack of funding. They collapse because cofounders couldn’t agree on how to work together.

So, if you’re serious about protecting your business, protect the relationship first.

Get a tight Co-Founder Agreement in place.

And to do this, you need a business lawyer who understands the startup ecosystem.   

as you build, make sure you are building on a solid ground.

To your Legal Sense.

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