Equity Merchants dives deep into various issues around investing in African startups. We’ll cover topics such as conducting due diligence, employee stock options, and valuation. If you’re looking to understand venture capital from an African perspective, you would love this.
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Equity Merchants dives deep into various issues around investing in African startups. We’ll cover topics such as conducting due diligence, employee stock options, and valuation. If you’re looking to understand venture capital from an African perspective, you would love this.
"Allocate equity based on the value each individual brings" — Mary Ekemezie on mistakes to avoid when making equity decisions in startups
Equity Merchants
48 minutes 31 seconds
1 year ago
"Allocate equity based on the value each individual brings" — Mary Ekemezie on mistakes to avoid when making equity decisions in startups
Mary Ekemezie is the founder of ME Academy and a seasoned corporate law expert. On this episode of the podcast, she shares her insights on the importance and consequences of equity distribution. We touch on some principles that should guide equity allocation, considering factors like financial investment, time commitment, and skills. We also dive into allocating equity to co-founders, employees, and advisors, and the importance of legal guidance.
Equity Merchants
Equity Merchants dives deep into various issues around investing in African startups. We’ll cover topics such as conducting due diligence, employee stock options, and valuation. If you’re looking to understand venture capital from an African perspective, you would love this.