Cap Tables, Preferred Shares & Valuations; What Every Founder Must Know
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Cap Tables, Preferred Shares & Valuations; What Every Founder Must Know
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Raising capital? Negotiating equity? Wondering what the hell a cap table actually does? You're not alone! In this episode, we’re breaking down the must-know startup finance basics—without the boring jargon.
💡 What you’ll learn:
✅ Cap Tables 101—Why they’re more than just a spreadsheet and how they shape your startup’s future.
✅ Preferred vs. Common Shares—Why investors love ‘preferred’ stock and how it affects your control.
✅ Startup Valuations—How to calculate yours, avoid over-inflation, and dodge costly mistakes.
✅ Waterfall Theory—How money flows when you exit (and why some founders walk away with nothing).
✅ Equity Survival Guide—How much ownership founders should hold onto at every round.
💸 If you're serious about raising capital and keeping control of your company, this episode is non-negotiable.
🚀 Tune in now & share with a fellow founder!
💾 Bonus: Check out Carta to model your cap table the right way!