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Why “Standard” Rollover Equity Terms Favor Buyers

Buyers often describe rollover equity documents as “standard,” but those terms are frequently designed for employees, not founders reinvesting millions of dollars. Repurchase rights, forfeiture provisions, and lack of governance rights can dramatically reduce the value of rollover equity. This video explains why founders must negotiate rollover terms early and ensure their equity is structured to participate meaningfully in a future exit. 

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Pat Linden, Founder of Linden Law Partners

Pat Linden is a premier Denver M&A attorney and the Founder of Linden Law Partners. With over 25 years of experience—including 15 years at elite international law firms—Pat specializes in business and transactional law, serving as a strategic bridge between “Big Law” sophistication and boutique agility.

As a lead counsel, Pat has navigated hundreds of venture capital financings and M&A transactions ranging from early-stage seed rounds to $700 million exits. Known as the “entrepreneur for entrepreneurs,” he represents the Rocky Mountain region’s top companies, investors, and executives in complex private equity and corporate law matters.

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