Sweat Equity Deserves Kudos — How to Create Recognition Programs That Acknowledge the Hard Work of Startup Founders

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In the bustling world of startups, the concept of “sweat equity” often buzzes in the background, unrecognized yet vital. Founders pour their time, expertise and relentless energy into building their ventures from the ground up. While financial investments are typically acknowledged and rewarded, the non-financial contributions — or sweat equity — of these entrepreneurs are just as crucial for success but often go unnoticed.

The recent surge in tech layoffs and its impact on the startup ecosystem is a testament to sweat equity.

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