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# Geographies
Global.
Please include precedents from the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Do not limit the research by geography, as the goal is to extract structural and behavioral patterns, not local employment norms.
# Time periods
Primary focus on post-2000, with strong emphasis on post-2010 examples where modern software, remote teams, and venture-style scaling are relevant. Earlier historical precedents may be included only if they illustrate durable structural principles that still apply today.
# Sectors
Primary focus on software and technology startups (SaaS, platforms, internet-scale products), as these best match the intended application.
However, include relevant precedents from other sectors if they meaningfully inform founder–operator structures, incentive alignment, governance, or scale without key-person dependency.
# Public vs. bespoke structures
Include both well-publicized and lesser-known bespoke arrangements.
Do not limit the research to formal programs or branded models; private, customized, or unconventional structures are highly relevant, even if documentation is partial.
# Level of detail
Prioritize deep structural analysis over surface summaries.
Where possible, include:

Equity and compensation logic (even if approximate)

Control and governance design

Incentive alignment mechanisms

Why the structure succeeded or failed
Exact contracts or cap tables are not required, but concrete details and causal explanations are preferred over generic descriptions.