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302: Pre-IPO? How to Reduce Taxes Before a Liquidity Event
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Summary
If you’re holding startup equity and expecting a liquidity event, there’s something most people don’t fully realize until it’s too late: Your tax bill is largely determined before your equity becomes liquid. In this episode, I walk through how pre-IPO employees, founders, and early team members can think about tax strategy before a liquidity event — and how tax-aware planning can dramatically change how much of your wealth you actually keep. You’ll learn: Why taxes become one of the biggest f...