Stock Option Pools: Startups reserve equity for employees and advisors, reducing founders' shares over time. Equity Crowdfunding: Small equity portions are distributed to multiple investors, requiring clear share structuring. To minimize loss of control, founders should strategically negotiate investment ...
But starting in 2012, the stock market and real estate market really began to really take off. Meanwhile, the pace of appreciation for new assets like cryptocurrency rose faster than any asset class in history. By the time Americans finally felt comfortable taking on more risk, all the ...
For example, let's say you have a $100,000 net worth that is all in your company's stock. You inexplicably purchase a $50,000 BMW even though you only make $80,000 a year. That's unwise because you just spent 50% of your net worth and 62% of your gross income on a car. Dr...