Leadership, Actually
Leadership, Actually — the podcast that cuts through leadership theory and gets into the real-world challenges of managing people, performance, and culture.
Brought to you by Everground Advisory, these are short, practical episodes for founders, executives, and people leaders navigating growth, tension, and everything in between.
Leadership, Actually
Protecting Yourself as a Founder: Separation, Severance, and Board Dynamics
Founders pour everything into building their companies — but often forget to protect themselves. Boards can replace you. Investors can pressure you out. Acquisitions can shift your role overnight.
In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we cover what every founder should have in place before conflict or transition happens:
- Why you need a separation agreement upfront (not when it’s too late)
- How severance protects your financial runway and stability
- The difference between single- and double-trigger equity acceleration — and why it matters in an acquisition
- What your board can (and can’t) do, and how to navigate your role with them
Protecting yourself isn’t selfish — it’s smart governance. This episode gives you the tools to safeguard your future while you build your company.
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