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Which state will you form your LLC in?

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How many co-founders or partners?

Just me (solo founder) 2 co-founders 3-4 co-founders 5 or more

Is anyone investing cash into the company?

Yes, roughly equal amounts Yes, different amounts No, just time/work (sweat equity) Not sure yet

Are you planning to raise outside funding?

Yes, in the next 6-12 months Maybe later, not right now No, we're bootstrapping Not sure yet

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Dynamic Equity Calculator

Ownership should reflect reality.

Ownership Split

Equal

Dynamic

How should cash and time be weighted?

Cash is after-tax, already-earned money with real opportunity cost. Because it carries more financial risk, it typically translates to more shares than sweat equity.

Equal

2×

4× more

How shares are calculated:

• Cash × multiplier = shares

• Hours × hourly rate = shares

Example:

• $10,000 cash invested × 2 = 20,000 shares

• 100 hrs contributed × $100/hr = 10,000 shares

Adjust cash, hours, and rates below to see how contributions affect ownership.

Ownership Split

Equal

Dynamic

Adjust cash, hours, and rates below to see how contributions affect ownership.

How should cash and time be weighted?

Cash is after-tax, already-earned money with real opportunity cost.

Equal

2×

4× more

How shares are calculated:

• Cash × multiplier = shares

• Hours × hourly rate = shares

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