What to do in an equity disagreement in a startup
tjic: > This is an anonymous account.> the first two founders, Austin and Michael...It may be an anonymous account, but I hope you realize that you've just made an un-anonymous post...>I originally was to receive 20%...Lesson learned the hard way: at your next startup, don't do any work until this stuff is nailed down.> I surely don't want to cause any conflicts at allWrong attitude.  That's EXACTLY what someone who's trying to steal 4% of the company from you wants to hear.> What do you think I do?Determine your BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement).  Maybe that's bending over and taking 16%.  Maybe it's walking.Figure out what you want to do, then do it.