Founder Equity Splits
2 minute watch | April.06.2026
Nick Feldman and Cody Peterson share why 50-50 splits aren't always the answer and the importance of founder vesting from day one.
Startup Legal Essentials: The Conversation Series
Launching and scaling a startup presents a series of strategic legal decisions for founders. In this video series, Orrick experts answer the essential legal questions facing early-stage companies, offering guidance on equity grants, fundraising with SAFEs, vesting schedules, founder equity splits and building the right investor base.
Equity Grants
2 minute watch | April.06.2026
The two-step process for granting equity and why board approval timing matters.
Equity Vesting for Startups
2 minute watch | April.06.2026
What vesting means, standard schedules and why the one-year cliff protects both companies and employees.
Single and Double Trigger Vesting Acceleration
2 minute watch | April.06.2026
The difference between single and double trigger acceleration – and why double trigger usually strikes the right balance for employees.
SAFEs Explained
2 minute watch | April.06.2026
Nick Feldman and Cody Peterson explain what SAFEs are, how they work – and why they've become the standard for early-stage financing.
SAFE Valuation Caps and Dilution
3 minute watch | April.06.2026
How to approach valuation caps by focusing on dilution instead of company value.
SAFE Financings
2 minute watch | April.06.2026
What founders should watch for in SAFE side letters, including pro rata rights and board observer rights.
Choosing SAFE Investors
2 minute watch | April.06.2026
The trade-offs of taking small SAFE checks – from administrative burden to investor expectations.
