Decoding Equity And Convertible Notes - Startups 101

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Understanding stock, preferred stock, options, convertible notes, angel investing, venture capital, and other fundraising instruments can be truly overwhelming.
If you are an early-stage startup company in the tech space, the best way to raise capital is with a convertible note or a similar instrument. However, to understand how those work, we first need to understand how stock works.

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[gymnastmohamed]

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[quanlynique]

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[luiscader]

This was surprisingly one of the most accurate and easy to understand explanation of SAFEs and raising Financing. Amazing, well job! super impressed that you have this knowledge at a young age. Great job man!! Will definitely share and subscribe.💯

[BelindaAng]

The most effective explanation I've come across! Have subscribed! Looking forward to your view on vesting.

[ACE_]

It's funny how much information this 15 min video has, really helpful, thank you and keep up the amazing work

[hosseinpro]

I watched many YC academy videos before, but your videos are more helpful since zip the most important notes in a short time.

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[saibharathwajsaikannan]

Pretty much clear! Enjoyed. Looking forward to watching an in-depth vlog on employee stock - pros and cons!

[hessam]

I haven't seen a more thorough explanation anywhere else yet. This is a great video. Thanks!

[malque]

Trying to understand Convertible Notes all this while, you just made it super easy for me!!!