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Negotiating Fractional Equity Like a Pro

Stop using employee frameworks for your fractional consulting projects. Protect your intellectual capital.

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Ditch the Standard Four-Year Cliff

Four-year time-based vesting is designed for employees, not the high-turnover reality of fractional consulting work.

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Prioritize Milestone-Based Vesting

Negotiate equity tied to specific project results rather than arbitrary time-based calendars to maximize ROI.

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Secure Your Acceleration Clauses

Always include 'acceleration on exit' and 'single-trigger vesting' to protect your equity if projects fail.

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Treat Equity as Risk Management

Your equity is a tool for high-leverage expertise, not just a bonus for long-term project loyalty.