How to Build A Cap Table (and not get screwed) - Startups 101
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Cap Table Calculator (00:05:40)
- Provides a tool for estimating equity distribution and scenarios, which can include acquisition costs.
- Emphasizes that the spreadsheet is not legally binding, acting merely as a reflection of official legal agreements, which are the definitive source.
- Legal agreements dictate the terms of equity and distribution, and while they can be lengthy and complex, they are binding.
- The spreadsheet serves as a useful summary or "translation" of legal documents for reference and discussion, but it is not the final authority.