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Challenges of High ARR and Founder's Equity
The chapter explores the challenges faced by a company in the parenting industry with a high annual recurring revenue but low growth rate. It discusses how the founder's equity is affected by company preferences, the tension between common holders and late-stage investors, and the potential need to go public to preserve employee ownership. The chapter also highlights the downside of accepting excessive capital at high valuations in the startup industry.