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What to do if a co-founder leaves

A co-founder leaving is painful but survivable. The practical steps for shares, IP, accounts, the team and investors.

Founders leave for many reasons: burnout, family, a new job, a fight. If you have vesting and leaver terms in writing, this is a process. If you don't, it's a negotiation, and often an expensive one.

First: try to understand

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