Daily Rambam
Mishneh Torah, Divorce 2 · Startup voice, On-ramp
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Hook
In the high-stakes world of startup equity, founder agreements, and M&A, we often treat "delegation" as a synonym for "abdication." You hire a lawyer, you outsource the drafting of a term sheet, or you delegate a partnership negotiation to a VP. You figure that as long as the deal gets signed, the mechanics don't matter. But in the startup ecosystem, this is a dangerous fallacy.
The text from Mishneh Torah, Divorce 2—specifically the laws regarding the get (divorce document)—reveals a startling truth about high-stakes decision-making: agency is not just about the outcome; it is about the integrity of the process. Rambam teaches that when a husband delegates the writing of a get, he cannot simply hand over a blank check of authority. If he fails to specify the agent correctly, or if the agent attempts to "delegate the delegation" without proper instruction, the entire legal instrument becomes void or unacceptable.
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