Founder Institute is a global startup accelerator and training program. Since 2009, it has published standardized legal documents, including its Convertible Note, which are openly available and widely used by early-stage founders and investors.

Founder's public documents

Founder Advisor Standard Template (FAST) by Founder Institute
This template is a Founder Advisor Standard Agreement, designed for companies to engage advisors. It defines the scope of services, outlines equity-based compensation, establishes the advisor's independent contractor status, and includes provisions for confidentiality and intellectual property assignment. The document also details different advisor performance levels and company stages.
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