Yet in the end, its business. Whatever gets written down, is what is enforceable. Fairness is an odd notion, with maybe little importance to contracts.<p>I&#x27;ve witnessed anger&#x2F;frustration in 2-3 year old companies where one founder &#x27;checked out&#x27; early. E.g. a college professor was offered a large share, for expert consulting privileges. Their expertise was perceived to have a large value to the new company.<p>After a year or two it became obvious who was getting the better deal. But too late for regrets - the prof still owns a small fraction of the company.