This document is a standard agreement for startup founders to formalize their relationship with an advisor. It covers essential terms such as **equity-based compensation**, confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, and the specific advisory services to be provided based on the company's growth stage.

The Founder Advisor Standard Template (FAST) by Founder Institute is a structured, plain-language agreement that defines the relationship, compensation, and confidentiality terms between a startup and its advisor, ensuring clear expectations and fair equity grants. It is part of the Founder Institute’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.