Why it matters
Broad-based participation is central to the ESOP model, and founders need to understand that an ESOP cannot simply include a handpicked group of employees.
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Founders, HR leaders, and advisors working through plan eligibility and employee communication questions.
This FAQ is useful for early plan-design education. It helps founders understand that ESOPs are governed by qualified-plan rules and must satisfy coverage requirements. That matters for both legal compliance and employee trust.
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