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You want to set up an ESOP, but is your cap table ready?
Sapta: Oct 1, 2026, 8:23:32 PM
Setting up an ESOP is often treated as an HR or compensation project.
ESOP management
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Understanding your cap yable: 7 key insights for startup founders
Abhishek Ray: Oct 1, 2026, 6:28:39 PM
Your cap table isn't just a list of shareholders.
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The lifecycle of an ESOP grant: From board approval to employee exit
Sapta: Sep 11, 2026, 1:27:42 PM
An ESOP grant might look like a single document, but in reality it's a chain of decisions that can span years.
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What happens to your ESOP Pool after every funding round?
Sapta: Sep 11, 2026, 4:30:00 AM
Your funding rounds don't just change your valuation. They change who owns your company and that includes your employee stock option pool. For many...
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A complete guide to shareholder management for growing companies
Abhishek Ray: Aug 12, 2026, 4:41:30 AM
Every growing company has two stories. The first is the one everyone talks about, new customers, product launches, funding announcements, and...
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Why cap table becomes difficult to manage after Series A
Sapta: Aug 10, 2026, 5:38:58 PM
For many founders, the cap table starts life as a simple spreadsheet.
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The shareholder journey: From incorporation to exit
Abhishek Ray: Jul 31, 2026, 5:15:41 AM
Think back to when your company was just getting started. There were probably only a couple of names on the shareholding register, and keeping track...
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Understanding good leavers vs bad leavers in ESOPs: key insights
Sapta: Jul 15, 2026, 4:42:00 PM
A common misconception about ESOPs is that once you've been granted stock options, they're yours no matter what happens. In reality, what you walk...
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Top 10 ESOP decisions for founders
Sparsh Johari: Jul 14, 2026, 6:29:49 PM
Launching an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is one of the most impactful decisions a founder can make. Done well, it helps attract top talent,...
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What financial data should CFOs track for ESOP programmes?
Sapta: Jul 14, 2026, 8:42:01 AM
Your board meeting starts in five minutes. The CEO asks about dilution. An investor wants to know if your ESOP pool can support future hiring. HR...