# Founders agreement drafter
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Draft comprehensive founders agreements covering equity allocation and split methodology, vesting schedules (cliff, acceleration on single/double-trigger…

Draft comprehensive founders agreements covering equity allocation and split methodology, vesting schedules (cliff, acceleration on single/double-trigger change of control), intellectual property assignment with pre-existing IP carve-outs, role definitions and decision-making authority, capital contribution requirements, expense policies, non-compete and non-solicitation obligations, departure mechanics (voluntary, involuntary, for-cause), buyback provisions with valuation methodology, deadlock resolution, and dissolution/wind-down procedures. Use when founding a new company, restructuring founder relationships, preparing for Series A investment, or documenting founding team equity arrangements. Supports multi-jurisdiction formation decisions (Delaware C-Corp, UK Ltd, Singapore Pte Ltd, India Private Limited). Includes explanatory notes for non-lawyer founders. Jurisdiction-aware with [JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC] markers. Produces playbook-integrated, investor-ready draft sections with Glass Box audit trail.

This skill drafts comprehensive founders agreements from scratch or accelerates existing drafts. It defines equity allocation, control mechanics, founder duties, vesting schedules, IP assignment, departure mechanics, dispute resolution, and exit provisions. All drafts are market-standard, playbook-integrated, and jurisdiction-aware, with explanatory notes written for non-lawyer founders. **Covers:** - Cap table initialization and share authorization structure - Founder equity split (equal, role-weighted, or contribution-weighted) - Vesting schedule mechanics: 4-year / 1-year cliff baseline with alternatives - Single-trigger and double-trigger acceleration on change of control and termination - Intellectual property assignment to company with pre-existing IP carve-outs - Moral rights and work-made-for-hire treatment by jurisdiction - Role definitions, decision-making authority, and reserved matters - Capital contribution requirements (cash, IP, services) and valuation methodology - Non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality obligations by jurisdiction - Good Leaver / Bad Leaver definitions and departure mechanics - Redemption and buyback rights with valuation methodology - Deadlock resolution mechanisms (escalation, mediation, shotgun clauses) - Dissolution and wind-down procedures and survival provisions - Multi-jurisdiction formation guidance: Delaware C-Corp, UK Ltd, Singapore Pte Ltd, India Private Limited - Investor-readiness checklist for Series A due diligence - Quality-verified output with Glass Box audit trail and confidence scoring **Does not:** - Provide legal ...

## Jurisdictions

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