Archive - Pepe

Your shareholders agreement is working against you

Two founders. One template from the internet. €80,000 in legal fees later, they found the three clauses nobody put in.

Jun 25

May 2026

#9: Your Lawyer Works for You

Your lawyer works for you.

May 27

#8 — 10 Countries, One Lesson

I've structured deals in 25 countries.

May 7

April 2026

#7 — $500M Lesson Nobody Talks About

Over the last decade, I've helped raise more than $500M.

Apr 28

#6 — Born Weird. Built Right.

Apr 23

Three Types of Founders Who Call Me

Every founder who calls me is in one of three situations.

Apr 21

Your cap table is lying to you

She thought she owned 55%. The math told a different story.

Apr 16 • Pepe

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