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> the company would have to go out and hire a new CEO and that new CEO would get an equity grant that would be between 2.5% and 7.5% of the Company, depending on the value of the business.

If this is true, it’s much better to come in as replacement CEO than to be a founder. After four years and multiple rounds of financing much of the risk has been mitigated. Additionally, no incoming CEO is working in their garage and mortgaging their house.



Depends on the situation, if the company is u profitable and near bankcrupty I think not many want to be the replacement ceo...




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