The Startup Leap Podcast

Dilution 101 - How To Keep Control of Your Startup Before It’s Too Late

01 Apr 2025

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In this episode of Startup Leap, we dive into the critical topic of dilution and how it impacts founders. Learn from the experiences of legends like Steve Jobs and Travis Kalanick, who both lost control of their companies due to dilution. We'll break down the concept with a simple example and offer strategic advice for founders facing dilution dilemmas. Gain insights on how to protect your equity and board control, and explore non-dilutive funding options. This is essential viewing for any startup founder looking to navigate the complexities of startup financing while maintaining control of their vision.00:00 Introduction to Dilution01:00 Real-Life Founder Dilemma02:26 Understanding Dilution with an Example07:43 Steve Jobs' Dilution Story13:21 Protecting Yourself as a Founder16:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts🎧 Don’t miss this important conversation perfect for professionals in the health tech space looking to take the leap or builders or founders.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more real world expert startup advice! 📩 Have questions? Drop them in the comments – we’d love to keep the conversation going! Want to suggest a topic for us to cover, tell us in the comments! Have a founder dilemma you want us to answer on the show, tell us here-> https://bit.ly/tslquestions🔗 Join The Startup Leap Community: https://subscribe.thestartupleap.io Youtube: https://youtu.be/t43ueos-FJU#StartupFunding #FounderTips #Equity101 #StartupDilution #HealthTechFounders #VentureCapital #StartupAdvice #EntrepreneurMindset

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Dilution 101 - How To Keep Control of Your Startup Before It’s Too Late

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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