How to choose the right co-founder for your startup and prevent a founder divorce
Are you starting a business with a co-founder? Do you want to ensure you have the right conversations before committing and structure your equity split effectively?
Join us for an exclusive webinar with Tim He, where we’ll walk you through the key discussions every co-founder should have before fully committing to their startup and how to navigate the equity split process.
Whether you're just forming your company or looking to realign with your co-founder, this session will provide actionable insights to help you create a strong foundation for your startup.
Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (Pacific Time)
📍 Location: Online (Link provided after registration)
What we’ll cover:
✅ Key questions co-founders must discuss before committing
✅ How to fairly split equity based on contributions and risk
✅ Common mistakes to avoid when structuring co-founder agreements
✅ Best practices for decision-making, roles, and responsibilities
✅ Legal considerations for co-founder agreements and vesting schedules
Speakers
Tim He
Founder & CEO, Cherrytree
Tim He is a seasoned entrepreneur, educator, and author with deep expertise in cofounder dynamics. Having co-founded a startup himself, he understands firsthand the challenges and triumphs of building a business with a partner. He has shared his insights on cofoundership through his book and television appearances, helping founders navigate the critical conversations and decisions that shape their ventures.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Tim has taught ~1,000 university students, equipping the next generation of innovators with the knowledge to build strong, successful teams. Today, he continues to share his learnings through Cherrytree, his newsletter dedicated to lessons on cofounding, startups, and the realities of entrepreneurship.
Kristina Subbotina
Founder, Lawlace & Lexsy
Kristina is an ex-Cooley startup lawyer and the founder of Lawlace, a tech-enabled law firm for startups, and Lexsy, a platform offering AI-powered legal products with a human lawyer in the loop for startups. Over the past 8+ years, Kristina has represented thousands of innovative startups and top-tier VC funds, guiding them through every stage of their lifecycle—from formation to exits.
Before becoming a founder, Kristina worked as the legal counsel at two venture-backed startups, helping them scale from Seed to Series B, and at Cooley, a law firm synonymous with venture capital. Her legal journey began in 2014 when she moved to the U.S. from Russia to study law at USC—a story that resonates with the challenges many startup founders face, especially immigrant entrepreneurs.
Beyond providing legal services, Kristina actively shares startup legal insights on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube and podcast, demystifying complex legal concepts to empower founders worldwide.
Register now to secure your spot and set your startup up for long-term success!