Pillar guide
How to engage a board advisor
When to bring in a board advisor, what a FAST agreement is, and how to structure equity fairly.
When an advisor is the right call
You need pattern recognition — someone who has been through the next 12 months of your journey. Advisors are highest leverage before a fundraise, entering a new market, or preparing to hire your first C-suite peer.
Equity ranges by stage
| Dimension | Stage | Advisor equity (per advisor) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed | Pre-seed | 0.10–0.25% |
| Seed | Seed | 0.25–0.50% |
| Series A | Series A | 0.50–1.00% |
| Series B+ | Series B+ | 0.25–0.75% |
Configure your FAST template
Set the legal baseline once. Every future advisor offer inherits it automatically.
Frequently asked questions
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