In Part 1 of our Founder Compensation Series, we break down the importance of issuing founder equity properly from the start. We explain the key timing considerations, the 83(b) election that cannot be missed, and how to structure vesting and acceleration to balance co-founder and investor interests. 

Carta's comprehensive 2025 State of Startups report provides a data-rich roadmap for navigating the year ahead. Here are the ten critical trends every founder and investor should understand.

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Discover how responsible AI integration empowers modern legal counsel to deliver faster, more secure, and more strategic advice without sacrificing professional judgment.

Our founders share why they launched Elego Law LLP and how they’re reimagining the client-lawyer relationship for the modern era.