Founder Agreements Explained

Part of Amsterdam Tech Week 2026 · June 16–19.

How to protect your co-founder relationship, your equity, and your company before it becomes a problem.
In 30 minutes, you'll learn:
What is a founder agreement and why do you need one?
Start with your founder agreement, even before your first funding round. We explain what it covers, why it matters, and what goes wrong when founders skip it.
Legal jargon – explained Lock-up, reserved matters, drag along:we break down the terms that matter most, in plain language.
What if your co-founder leaves tomorrow? Most founders don't think about this until it's too late. We walk through what vesting and leaver provisions mean in practice.
Practical tips you can apply immediately
How to get started with your founder agreement. Actionable steps you can take the very next day.
Session hosted by experienced start-up lawyer: Marthe Hoek

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