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Founder Collaboration Agreement
"I need a Founder Collaboration Agreement for a technology startup with three co-founders, where one founder is bringing existing software IP and another is working part-time while maintaining their current job until March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification and details of all founding members entering into the agreement
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the business concept and purpose of collaboration
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Scope and Purpose: Detailed description of the business venture and collaboration objectives
5. Roles and Responsibilities: Specific duties and commitments of each founder
6. Decision Making and Governance: Processes for making business decisions and resolving disputes
7. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and protection of IP created before and during the collaboration
8. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
9. Equity Distribution: Initial shareholding structure and vesting arrangements
10. Commitment and Time Dedication: Expected time commitment and exclusivity requirements
11. Exit Provisions: Procedures for founder departure, voluntary or involuntary
12. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for termination
13. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and amendments
1. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on competitive activities and hiring, used when founders want additional protection
2. Remuneration: Details of any salary or compensation, used when founders will draw initial compensation
3. External Activities: Rules about outside business activities, used when founders maintain other professional commitments
4. Investment Obligations: Details of any required capital contributions, used when founders are investing money
5. Intellectual Property Assignment: Separate section for detailed IP assignment, used when significant pre-existing IP exists
6. Data Protection: Specific GDPR compliance measures, used when processing personal data is central to the business
7. International Operations: Provisions for international business activities, used when operating across multiple jurisdictions
1. Business Plan: Detailed business concept, strategy, and implementation plan
2. Founder Details: Comprehensive information about each founder including contact details and qualifications
3. Equity Structure: Detailed breakdown of shareholding and vesting schedules
4. Initial Contributions: List of assets, IP, or capital contributed by each founder at the outset
5. Role Descriptions: Detailed job descriptions and areas of responsibility for each founder
6. Pre-existing IP: Inventory of intellectual property brought into the venture by each founder
7. Approved External Activities: List of pre-approved external commitments or business activities for each founder
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Clean Energy
Real Estate
Retail
Software Development
Consulting
Agricultural Technology
Legal
Executive
Corporate Development
Finance
Operations
Business Development
Strategy
Mergers & Acquisitions
Venture Capital
Private Equity
Founder
Co-Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Managing Director
Technical Director
Business Development Director
Company Director
Startup Advisor
Legal Counsel
Corporate Lawyer
Investment Manager
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