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Flipkart sold for $16 billion, but the founders got almost nothing. After looking at 100+ startup deals, I found some toxic terms that hurt founders: 1. Liquidation Preferences: Investors get their money back first. If the sale price is low, founde

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Honestly, Indian founders need to treat term sheets like battle plans. If youโ€™re building the castle, why let someone else control the bridge?

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