Equity

The Problem: Traditional Crowdfunding Is Broken Kickstarter’s Fatal Flaw You back a project: $50, $100, maybe $500 You get: A product (if it ships) You don’t get: Any ownership in what you helped create The creator: Keeps 100% of the equity Result: You funded someone else’s dream, but you don’t share in the success StartEngine’s Missing Piece You invest: $100, $500, maybe more You get: Equity shares You don’t get: The actual product you want Result: You own part of something you can’t use The Choice Nobody Should Have To Make Traditional crowdfunding forces you to choose: ...

Position Funding Hybrid Compensation Framework A work compensation system offering: Option A: 50% Cash + 50% Revenue Share/Credits Option B: 100% Cash (deferred) + 20% Bonus Option C: 100% Revenue Share (2x value) Fractional position support (0.6x, 0.5x, 0.4x) SLA tracking for backup positions Why This Matters Traditional hiring forces a binary choice: pay now or don’t hire. Position Funding creates a third path where workers become stakeholders and projects get built even when cash is tight. ...