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Re-Calibration/Vesting Calculator Tool
Use this spreadsheet to determine how many shares the company should buy-back from participants so the new split aligns with the Slicing Pie allocation. Buying back shares, rather than issuing […]
Continue readingGrunt Glossary
Understand the language behind a Grunt Fund dynamic equity split method
Continue readingGrunt-Fund Friendly Lawyers
I would be happy to connect you with an attorney who can help you set up your Grunt Fund or similar dynamic equity split program.
Continue readingAdvisory Board Member Letter
When inviting a Grunt to join an Advisory Board for a company using a Grunt Fund care must be taken to set expectations about compensation. It’s important that they understand how a Grunt Fund works and that they are not entitled to cash compensation. Click below to download a sample Advisory Board Member letter for a company using a Grunt Fund.
Continue readingTime Tracking
Time Tracking You can track work hours with many online tools. Most of them record time and some also record expenses. When you pick a system, focus on ease of […]
Continue readingTake Cash Out without Cashing Out
From time to time you may want to take money out of your business. You may not want to reinvest in growth or you may need some money for personal bills. […]
Continue readingOffer Letter
When hiring a Grunt for a company using a Grunt Fund care must be taken to set expectations about compensation. It’s important that they understand how a Grunt Fund works and that they are not entitled to cash compensation. Click below to download a sample offer letter for a company using a Grunt Fund.
Continue readingGrunt Fund (Non) Cheat Sheet
In the book I provide a table of summary calculations. This is a PDF of those summary calculations that you can use as a quick-reference for calculating relative values. You can use it […]
Continue readingThe Grunt Fund: The Only Fair Startup Equity Calculator
Starting a business with co-founders means you need to split ownership fairly. This can be tricky because everyone brings different skills and puts in different amounts of work. Getting the […]
Continue readingHouse Cleaning Case Study
In the introduction to Slicing Pie there is a story about partnerships. In the story you and I decide to clean a house together for $50 and things get complicated. […]
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