Advisory shares vs equity shares: Understanding the difference

Equity is the lifeblood of young startups. Founders trade equity shares to raise funding from investors and give them to employees to incentivize performance and motivate them to stay with the company. Startups also issue a unique form of equity—advisory shares—to attract industry experts.  Advisory shares and equity shares are crucial for structuring ownership and compensation in […]

Advisory shares vs equity shares: Understanding the difference
Equity is the lifeblood of young startups. Founders trade equity shares to raise funding from investors and give them to employees to incentivize performance and motivate them to stay with the company. Startups also issue a unique form of equity—advisory shares—to attract industry experts.  Advisory shares and equity shares are crucial for structuring ownership and compensation in […]