Legal & incorporation
Entity choice, founder agreements, cap table basics.
Legal & incorporation5 min
Crypto cap table tokens: the three ledgers you actually need
Web3 cap tables need three ledgers, not two. Equity, token allocation, and the f…
Legal & incorporation7 min
IP assignment agreement for startups: what to sign before hire one
The PIIA, founder assignment, and contractor variant every startup needs before …
Legal & incorporation8 min
Founder vesting acceleration: single vs double trigger in 2026
Double-trigger is the 2026 norm for founder vesting acceleration. Here's the exa…
Legal & incorporation6 min
ESOP size seed round: should you carve 10%, 15%, or 20%?
How to think about a 10%, 15%, or 20% option pool, and the exact script to use w…
Legal & incorporation5 min
The cap table mistakes Series A investors won't fix for you
Five cap table patterns that Series A investors won't clean up for you: SAFE spr…
Legal & incorporation5 min
The 83(b) election: 30-day deadline and filing in 2026
The 83(b) election has a 30-day deadline with no extensions. Here's exactly how …
Cornerstone14 min
Startup legal setup in 2026: incorporation, equity, and docs
The calendarized 30-day run-book for startup legal setup: exact docs, deadlines,…
Legal & incorporation6 min
Delaware C-corp founder setup guide for 2026
What every Delaware C-corp founder needs to pick a service, file 83(b) on time, …