How Founders Get Screwed in Term Sheets | Funds and founders

from Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs

In this fundsandfounders episode, we uncover the legal blindspots most founders ignore while raising capital. From liquidation preference traps to estate planning for founders, we explore the real cost of not reading your term sheet carefully. 🎙️ Our guest shares first-hand insights on: - How he navigated a 14-day restructuring as CEO - Capital strategy gone wrong - Hidden investor clauses founders often miss - The truth about raising in India vs US - The psychology of startup burnout & founder liquidity If you're a startup founder, investor, or just building in public — this conversation will change how you look at funding and founder control forever. Thumbnail: 00:00 - The startup trap no one talks about 01:10 - Taking over a startup during a restructuring crisis 03:00 - When equity becomes the enemy 05:15 - Reverse domiciling & raising capital from India 08:00 - What founders get wrong about term sheets 11:00 - Drag along & tag along explained 14:00 - Liquidation preference horror stories 17:00 - Why Indian founders need estate planning 20:30 - How to legally protect your equity as a founder 25:00 - Convertible notes vs SAFEs: What’s best for Indian startups? 30:00 - Are Indian banks founder-friendly? 33:00 - UPI, Neobanks & India’s fintech edge 37:00 - Managing founder liquidity: My biggest learning 41:00 - The power imbalance in founder-investor dynamics 44:00 - Due diligence tips to close rounds faster 47:00 - Structuring founder salaries & equity the right way 50:00 - The myth of the unicorn & why sustainable startups win 53:00 - Mental health, team building & second-level leadership 56:00 - Building a global community of Desi founders 59:00 - First-gen Americans & the Indian diaspora support system #podcast #entrepreneur #business #america #startup #investor #ceo #india #liquidation

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