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The Cap Table Dead Weight Problem Is Bigger Than Founders
Crunchbase News just highlighted how standard vesting schedules leave startups with dead weight on the cap table. The author nails the problem, but misses a bigger one: early employees. Our data shows equity friction is even more common among non-founders, and builders are starting to take notice.
via Crunchbase News·Sep 14, 2026
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Are Bad Tools Making Tech Workers Sad? Here’s What the Data Says
A recent Hacker News discussion questioned why tech workers are increasingly losing faith in their careers. While the conversation mostly focused on burnout and purpose, PainSignal data reveals a quieter culprit: the daily grind of communication problems. Here's how broken tools are contributing to workplace dissatisfaction—and where the opportunities for improvement lie.
via Hacker News (Best)·Aug 8, 2026
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