Founder's Pocket Guide: Cap Tables

Cap tables look simple until new investors, employee grants, and promises begin piling up. This guide shows who owns what and how each new deal changes those shares. I like it because it turns dilution from a vague worry into math an owner can actually follow. That matters long before a sale, since confused ownership can frighten investors and buyers alike. The book is short enough to use without making cap tables your new hobby. Read it before signing a deal, not while everyone is waiting on the signature page.