Vesting protects everyone from a co-founder who leaves Month 7. Standard:
- 4 years total
- 1-year cliff (nothing vests before Month 12)
- Then monthly vesting of remaining shares.
Set this even if you're 100% confident. If you're not willing to vest, you shouldn't be a founder.
Next action
Turn the lesson into work.
Pick one concrete next step now, while the context is still fresh.